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Physicists Salary in Hawaii
Physicists in Hawaii earn a median $117,190 a year, 32% below the U.S. median.
- Median in HI
- $117,190 a year
- U.S. median
- $172,250 a year
- Employment
- 40
- Location quotient
- 0.46
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Hawaii
- Median (50%)
- $117,190 · $56.34 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $177,940 · $85.55 an hour (estimate error ±20.3%)
- 10th percentile
- $77,190 · $37.11 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $98,680 · $47.44 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $243,740 · $117.18 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $383,510 · $184.38 an hour
- Employment
- 40 (estimate error ±19.2%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.06
- Location quotient
- 0.46 (1.00 = national share)
Physicists pay by metro area in Hawaii
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $117,190 | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do physicists make in Hawaii?
- The median wage for physicists in Hawaii is $117,190 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 40 jobs in the state.
- Where in Hawaii do physicists earn the most?
- Urban Honolulu, HI has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $117,190 a year.