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State comparison · 2025

Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary: Hawaii vs Wisconsin

Occupation

Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Hawaii earn a median of $121,010. In Wisconsin, $85,870. After cost-of-living, the gap is 20.6% — not 40.9%.

Nominal pay gap
+40.9%
Hawaii vs Wisconsin
COL-adjusted gap
+20.6%
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
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Wisconsin

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Median
$85,870
p25
$69,320
p75
$107,970
p10
$61,110
p90
$135,670
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
94.1
See full breakdown for Wisconsin

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.