Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dental Hygienist Salary in Kahului-Wailuku

The median dental hygienist earns $104,080 a year in the Kahului-Wailuku metro, with the middle half between $99,250 and $105,800.[1]

25th percentile

$99,250

Lower end of the middle half

Median

$104,080

Half earn more, half earn less

75th percentile

$105,800

Upper end of the middle half

Kahului-Wailuku runs about 7% higher than the Hawaii median and ranks 1st of 2 Hawaii metros. It is about 6% higher than the national median.

Kahului-Wailuku pay range vs. Hawaii and the U.S.

Dental Hygienist annual wages: Kahului-Wailuku vs. Hawaii vs. U.S. (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
PercentileMetro annualHawaii annualU.S. annual
10th percentile$96,750$78,800$74,880
25th percentile$99,250$85,590$83,570
Median$104,080$97,570$98,100
75th percentile$105,800$102,910$108,480
90th percentile$120,840$104,000$126,050
Mean (average)$103,290$93,660$98,990

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.[2] Gross wages for employees; excludes the self-employed. Comparisons in this page are DSO Hire calculations and are not adjusted for cost of living.

Employed in metro

100

About 12% of Hawaii's total (calculation)

Per 1,000 jobs

1.39

Hawaii: 1.32

Location quotient

0.97

1.00 = U.S. average; close to the national average

For dental pros in Kahului-Wailuku

Build a free resume and get matched to practices that fit you.

Dental Hygienist salary in Kahului-Wailuku: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Kahului-Wailuku?

The median dental hygienist salary in the Kahului-Wailuku metro area is $104,080, with the middle half earning between $99,250 and $105,800 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $96,750 at the 10th percentile to $120,840 at the 90th.

Is Kahului-Wailuku higher or lower than the rest of Hawaii?

Kahului-Wailuku runs about 7% higher than the Hawaii state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 1st of 2 Hawaii metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)

How does Kahului-Wailuku compare nationally?

Dental Hygienist pay in Kahului-Wailuku is about 6% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)

How many dental hygienists work in the Kahului-Wailuku area?

BLS estimates 100 dental hygienists were employed in the Kahului-Wailuku metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.97, so the role is close to the national average.