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- Hawaii is a great place to be a psychiatrist or an astronomer.
- Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we found the 30 jobs with the highest average salaries in Hawaii.
- Seven of the top 10 jobs were in the medical field, which is common in other states.
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Hawaii is beloved for its weather and its surf spots, but it’s also a great place for medical professionals and scientists.
Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment Statistics program, we found the 30 jobs with the highest average annual salaries in Hawaii as of May 2018, the most recently available data. The top spot was taken by psychiatrists, who make an average of $269,800 a year. Seven out of the top 10 occupations were also in the medical field.
Hawaii is home to 23 observatories, making it ideal for astronomers. Mauna Kea Observatory is the world’s largest, and has the second and third-largest telescopes in the world, Keck 1 and Keck 2.
Here are the 30 highest-paying jobs in the Aloha State.
Construction Managers make an average of $109,850 a year
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Number of people employed in Hawaii: 1,900
What they do, according to O*NET: Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
Air Traffic Controllers make an average of $110,050 a year
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Number of people employed in Hawaii: 260
What they do, according to O*NET: Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives make an average of $110,470 a year
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Number of people employed in Hawaii: 610
What they do,according to O*NET: Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.
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