DOL Median (Hawaii)
$50,240
vs National
+4.7%
National: $48,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$27,865
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,240
+4.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$48,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Social Science Research Assistants in Hawaii earns $50,240 in nominal terms, which is 4.7% above the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 180.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $27,865 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Hawaii
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | $38,480 | 1 |
| Center for Strategic and International Studies | $38,000 | 15 |
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How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Hawaii?
The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Hawaii is $50,240 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Hawaii a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?
A Social Science Research Assistants in Hawaii earns 4.7% more than the national median of $48,000, or $27,865 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.