SOC 31-9091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dental Assistants — Hawaii
Hawaii · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $44,720 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $48,070.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $44,720 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $48,070. Half of workers earn between $37,580 and $48,120. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,540 and the ninetieth at $50,340.
The area has 1,960 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.25 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Hawaii ranks 43rd by median wage. Kahului leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,320. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 461st of 537 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,540 | −34.4% |
| 25th | $37,580 | −21.8% |
| Median (50th) | $44,720 | −7.0% |
| 75th | $48,120 | +0.1% |
| 90th | $50,340 | +4.7% |
| Mean | $43,180 | −10.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Hawaii
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kahului | $46,320 | 220 | |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu | $42,750 | 1,450 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hawaii run 10.0% above the national average, so the median of $44,720 buys what $40,655 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,655US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,720 a year, 7.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,540 to $50,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,960 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 43rd of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kahului, at $46,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dental Assistants in Hawaii?
The median annual wage is $44,720, or $21.50 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,070, so pay in Hawaii is 7.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hawaii earns more than $50,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,540 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Kahului, at $46,320 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,960 jobs in this occupation in Hawaii. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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