Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Hawaii
The median dental hygienist earns $97,570 a year in Hawaii, with most between $85,590 and $102,910.
25th percentile
$85,590
Entry / lower range
Median
$97,570
The typical pay
75th percentile
$102,910
Experienced / upper range
That's roughly $97,570 per year or $46.91/hr at the median. Hawaii runs about 1% in line with the national median.
Top-paying metros in Hawaii
What drives dental hygienist pay in Hawaii
Pay for a dental hygienistdepends on experience, setting, and metro. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) often sit toward the upper end of the range, since they compete for talent across multiple locations and can offer benefits and advancement a single practice can't.
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Dental Hygienist salary in Hawaii: FAQ
What is the average dental hygienist salary in Hawaii?
The median dental hygienist salary in Hawaii is about $97,570 per year ($46.91/hr), based on BLS OEWS data (May 2025). Most earn between $85,590 and $102,910.
How does Hawaii compare to the national average?
At a $97,570 median, dental hygienist pay in Hawaii runs about 1% in line with the national median. Local cost of living and demand drive most of the difference.
Which Hawaii cities pay dental hygienists the most?
Among Hawaii metros, Kahului-Wailuku is at the top, with a median around $104,080.
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