DOL Median (Hawaii)
$41,870
vs National
-30.2%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$23,223
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,870
-30.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Writers and Authors in Hawaii earns $41,870 in nominal terms, which is 30.2% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 180.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $23,223 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MILICI VALENTI NG PACK | $60,767 | 3 |
| Atlantic International University | $52,000 | 1 |
| FIRST LINK, INC. | $46,935 | 2 |
| Univalue Creations LLC | $41,870 | 3 |
| OBUN HAWAII, INC. | $41,400 | 2 |
| 6MOBILE CORPORATION | $40,518 | 2 |
| HAKUBUNDO INC. | $40,102 | 1 |
| MOOREA CORPORATION | $36,088 | 2 |
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Sausalito, CA · $225,000STUDIO CITY, CA · $202,332Playa Vista, CA · $130,000Redmond, WA · $125,000Morris Plains, NJ · $120,000Top-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 Writers and Authors make in Hawaii?
The median Writers and Authors salary in Hawaii is $41,870 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Hawaii a good place to work as a Writers and Authors?
A Writers and Authors in Hawaii earns 30.2% less than the national median of $60,000, or $23,223 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.