Astronomers in Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area
Employers filed 5 applications covering 5 positions for this role here, at a median of $81,848 a year. 5 of those state a minimum and no maximum — a Labor Condition Application commits an employer to a floor, not to a salary.
What the government requires here
The prevailing wage for Astronomers in Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area, wage year 2025-26 — the four levels an employer must meet depending on the experience the role demands.
| Level | Who it is for | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | Entry: a role needing basic understanding and close supervision | $71,822 |
| Level II | Qualified: some experience, moderate supervision | $86,112 |
| Level III | Experienced: sound understanding, limited supervision | $100,381 |
| Level IV | Fully competent: judgement, may supervise others | $114,670 |
Who filed, and at what
| Employer | Level | Filings | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy | Level I | 1 | 1 | $78,000 |
| Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | Level I | 1 | 1 | $63,565 |
| Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i | Level II | 1 | 1 | $83,491 |
| Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | Level II | 1 | 1 | $81,848 |
| University of Hawaii | not stated | 1 | 1 | $127,008 |
Tell me when this moves
One email when the prevailing wage for Astronomers in Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area changes — the library turns over every July, and what an employer must offer changes with it.
Source: OFLC disclosure data and prevailing wage library, US Department of Labor (public domain). Figures are what employers filed, not what they paid.