Dental Assistant salary in Hawaii
What dental assistants earn in Hawaii and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,720$21.50 per hour
vs U.S.−7%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$37,580 – $48,120Top 10%: $50,340+
Jobs1,9601.25× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Hawaii cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $42,750 | $20.55 | 1,450 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $47,020 | $22.61 | 290 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $46,320 | $22.27 | 220 |
Hospitals and jobs in Hawaii
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
Idaho · $45,880 Oklahoma · $45,740 Texas · $45,430 Wyoming · $44,990 New Mexico · $44,400 Louisiana · $44,090
Other healthcare salaries in Hawaii
Registered Nurses · $136,320 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,110 Nursing Assistants · $45,350 Medical Assistants · $48,410 Psychiatric Technicians · $55,150 Physicians, All Other · $339,290 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,760 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $48,620 Massage Therapists · $81,280 Pharmacists · $163,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $66,020 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $59,900
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Hawaii?
Dental Assistants in Hawaii earned a median of $44,720 a year ($21.50 an hour) in May 2025, 7% less than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $37,580 to $48,120.
Where in Hawaii do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Hawaii, pay was highest in Kahului-Wailuku, HI at $46,320.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.