RateOrchard
State comparison · 2025

Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary: Hawaii vs West Virginia

Occupation

Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Hawaii earn a median of $121,010. In West Virginia, $80,690. After cost-of-living, the gap is 22% — not 50%.

Nominal pay gap
+50%
Hawaii vs West Virginia
COL-adjusted gap
+22%
After BEA Regional Price Parities

Hawaii

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Median
$121,010
p25
$98,340
p75
$139,360
p10
$82,930
p90
$160,330
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
110.0
See full breakdown for Hawaii

West Virginia

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Median
$80,690
p25
$52,060
p75
$100,420
p10
$41,650
p90
$136,990
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
89.5
See full breakdown for West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities (overall index). Hiring velocity from DOL OFLC public disclosure data, recent 180 days vs prior. See methodology.