Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Hawaii
The median dental hygienist earns $97,570 a year in Hawaii ($46.91 an hour), with the middle half earning between $85,590 and $102,910.[1]
25th percentile
$85,590
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$97,570
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$102,910
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $97,570 per year or $46.91/hr at the median. That's about the same as the national median.
The full pay range in Hawaii
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental hygienists in Hawaii earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Hawaii hourly | Hawaii annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37.88 | $78,800 | $36.00 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $41.15 | $85,590 | $40.18 | $83,570 |
| Median | $46.91 | $97,570 | $47.16 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $49.48 | $102,910 | $52.16 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $50.00 | $104,000 | $60.60 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $45.03 | $93,660 | $47.59 | $98,990 |
How many dental hygienists work in Hawaii
830
1.32
0.92
How Hawaii compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $97,570 in Hawaii vs. $98,100 nationally, about the same.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $78,800 vs. $74,880, 5% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $104,000 vs. $126,050, 17% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 6.3% in Hawaii vs. 7% nationally.
Dental Hygienist pay by metro area in Hawaii
All 2 Hawaii metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku | $104,080 | $99,250–$105,800 | 100 |
| Urban Honolulu | $96,440 | $84,790–$102,820 | 600 |
Job outlook for dental hygienists in Hawaii
Hawaii's official long-term projections expect employment of dental hygienists to grow 6.3% over 2024–2034, from 1,080 to 1,140 jobs, with about 70 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 7%.
Nationally, the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects dental hygienist employment to grow 8% over 2025–35, much faster than the average for all occupations, with about 15,000 openings a year.[4]
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental hygienist pay in Hawaii
Pay for a dental hygienist depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Hygienist salary in Hawaii: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Hawaii?
The median annual wage for dental hygienists in Hawaii was $97,570 ($46.91 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $85,590 and $102,910. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $78,800 and the top 10% earned over $104,000.
Do dental hygienists in Hawaii earn more than the national median?
About the same. The Hawaii median of $97,570 is about the same as the U.S. median of $98,100. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Hawaii metro area pays dental hygienists the most?
Among the 2 Hawaii metro areas with published BLS data, Kahului-Wailuku has the highest median at $104,080 a year. Urban Honolulu has the lowest, at $96,440.
How many dental hygienists work in Hawaii?
BLS estimates 830 dental hygienists were employed in Hawaii in May 2025. That is 1.32 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.92, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dental hygienists growing in Hawaii?
Hawaii's official long-term projections expect employment of dental hygienists to grow 6.3% over 2024–2034, from 1,080 to 1,140 jobs. That works out to about 70 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 7%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dental Hygienists (29-1292), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Hawaii long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Hygienists
- 4.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dental Hygienists