DOL Median (Hawaii)
$62,202
vs National
+24.1%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$34,499
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,202
+24.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,108
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Hawaii earns $62,202 in nominal terms, which is 24.1% above the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 180.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $34,499 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL | $89,000 | 49 |
| Monsanto Company | $87,000 | 275 |
| AGRIGENETICS D/B/A MYCOGEN CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIA | $80,308 | 15 |
| AGRIGENETICS D/B/A MYCOGEN CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF THE DOW CHEMIC | $75,936 | 6 |
| Syngenta Seeds LLC | $70,900 | 11 |
| University of Hawaii | $63,276 | 27 |
| Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | $60,986 | 4 |
| PHYCAL SUGAR LLC | $60,000 | 1 |
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WARWICK, MA · $312,000Warwick, MD · $300,560SANTA ROSA, CA · $206,000Charlestown, MA · $160,000San Francisco, CA · $135,000Top-Paying Roles in Hawaii
Physicians, All Other · $275,829Chief Executives · $192,000Architectural and Engineering Managers · $124,000Natural Sciences Managers · $123,117Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · $122,532Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Hawaii?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Hawaii is $62,202 based on 36 DOL filings.
Is Hawaii a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Hawaii earns 24.1% more than the national median of $50,108, or $34,499 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.