Bar chart showing Economists salary percentiles in Hawaii: 10th percentile $63,130, 25th percentile $72,810, median $81,740, 75th percentile $109,740, 90th percentile $149,760. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level economists (10th percentile) start around $63K. Mid-career wages sit at $82K. Top earners bring in $150K or more, a $87K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $81,740 a year, that works out to about $39 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $63,130, and experienced economists can clear $149,760. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $82K enough to live in Hawaii?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,006/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,240/month, which eats 44.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a economists salary go in Hawaii?▼
Hawaii has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median economists salary is worth about $74,194 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do economists get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
