DOL Median (Hilo, HI)
$63,276
vs National
+26.3%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,095
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$63,276
+26.3% 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 Hilo, HI earns $63,276 in nominal terms, which is 26.3% 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 $35,095 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Hilo, HI
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii | $63,276 | 27 |
| Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | $60,986 | 4 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Hilo, HI?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Hilo, HI is $63,276 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Hilo, HI a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Hilo, HI earns 26.3% more than the national median of $50,108, or $35,095 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.