DOL Median (Hawaii)
$54,413
vs National
+5.6%
National: $51,542BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$30,179
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,413
+5.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,542
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Hawaii earns $54,413 in nominal terms, which is 5.6% above the national average of $51,542. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 180.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $30,179 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zoological Society of San Diego | $69,784 | 16 |
| ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRON | $63,345 | 1 |
| Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | $56,098 | 20 |
| SWCA, Inc. | $54,413 | 1 |
| Bishop Museum | $49,920 | 1 |
| University of Hawaii | $43,446 | 4 |
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How much does a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists make in Hawaii?
The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Hawaii is $54,413 based on 25 DOL filings.
Is Hawaii a good place to work as a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists?
A Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Hawaii earns 5.6% more than the national median of $51,542, or $30,179 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.