SOC 19-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists — Hawaii
Hawaii · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Hawaii is $84,910 per year, 10.6% above the national median of $76,780.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Hawaii is $84,910 per year, 10.6% above the national median of $76,780. Half of workers earn between $71,150 and $105,100. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $65,650 and the ninetieth at $125,630.
Employment stands at 170, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Hawaii ranks number 8th out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Urban Honolulu records the highest median at $88,240. Of the 537 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 149th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,650 | −14.5% |
| 25th | $71,150 | −7.3% |
| Median (50th) | $84,910 | +10.6% |
| 75th | $105,100 | +36.9% |
| 90th | $125,630 | +63.6% |
| Mean | $92,250 | +20.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Hawaii
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu | $88,240 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hawaii run 10.0% above the national average, so the median of $84,910 buys what $77,191 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$84,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,191US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,910 a year, 10.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $65,650 to $125,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Urban Honolulu, at $88,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Hawaii?
The median annual wage is $84,910, or $40.82 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,780, so pay in Hawaii is 10.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hawaii earns more than $125,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $65,650 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Urban Honolulu, at $88,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Hawaii. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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