DOL Median (Honolulu, HI)
$49,421
vs National
-29.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$27,410
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,421
-29.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Honolulu, HI earns $49,421 in nominal terms, which is 29.4% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 180.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $27,410 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Honolulu, HI
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| THE QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER | $137,500 | 3 |
| THE CANCER CENTER OF HAWAII, LLC | $110,000 | 1 |
| University of Hawaii | $65,000 | 2 |
| Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | $47,684 | 7 |
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How much does a Physicists make in Honolulu, HI?
The median Physicists salary in Honolulu, HI is $49,421 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Honolulu, HI a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Honolulu, HI earns 29.4% less than the national median of $70,000, or $27,410 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.