Local Salary Data

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Hilo, HI

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$73,195
5 filings
DOL Median (Hilo, HI)
$73,195
vs National
+42%
National: $51,542
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,596
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$73,195
+42% 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 Hilo, HI earns $73,195 in nominal terms, which is 42% 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 $40,596 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Hilo, HI

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii$56,09820

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists make in Hilo, HI?

The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Hilo, HI is $73,195 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Hilo, HI a good place to work as a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists?

A Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Hilo, HI earns 42% more than the national median of $51,542, or $40,596 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.