Dental hygienist salary in Hawaii
Dental hygienists in Hawaii earn a median $46.91 an hour, or $97,570 a year, 0.5% below the national median of $47.16. Hawaii ranks 22 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 830 hygienists work in the state.
$46.91
median hourly wage
$97,570
median annual wage
830
dental hygienists employed
1.7x
the median for all jobs here
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Hawaii pay range
| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37.88 | $78,800 |
| 25th percentile | $41.15 | $85,590 |
| Median | $46.91 | $97,570 |
| 75th percentile | $49.48 | $102,910 |
| 90th percentile | $50.00 | $104,000 |
| Mean (average) | $45.03 | $93,660 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $46.91 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $97,570 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $50.00 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $56,320 | $50,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Pay by metro and nonmetro area
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 25th to 75th percentile (hourly) | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $50.04 | $104,080 | $47.72 to $50.87 | 100 |
| Hawaii / Kauai (nonmetro) | $47.89 | $99,600 | $41.73 to $49.66 | 120 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $46.37 | $96,440 | $40.77 to $49.44 | 600 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro figures cover the whole metro area, including any part in a neighboring state.
How common the job is
Hawaii has 1.32 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 0.92 (1.00 is the national share; below 1 means hygienists make up a smaller share of jobs here than nationally).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
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