Conservation Scientists Salary in Hawaii

Conservation scientists in Hawaii earn the most in Honolulu (average $83,250 a year) and the least in Kahului ($55,630), across the 2 Hawaii metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the conservation scientists average at $76,190 and the median at $65,740 for 220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,130.

Conservation Scientists average salary by city in Hawaii

Honolulu$83,250
Kahului$55,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Honolulu	$83,250	$65,740	$47,860	$62,873	111
Kahului	$55,630	$47,100	$47,100	$44,449	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Hawaii's top brackets above $125,000 follow Act 46 (2024). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Conservation Scientists salary in other states

Conservation Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Hawaii

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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