Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Hawaii | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $44,720 | $48,867 | -8% |
| Median hourly wage | $21.50 | $23.49 | -8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $40,655.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Dental Assistant in Hawaii is $44,720, or about $21.50 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Dental Assistants is $48,867. Hawaii is -8% below the national median.
Entry-level dental assistants in Hawaii typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,960 dental assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $44,720, Hawaii offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 461 of the 537 occupations reported in Hawaii — higher than 14% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Massage Therapists at $81,280, Occupational Therapy Assistants at $72,710, Physical Therapist Assistants at $67,510 — all figures are median annual wages for Hawaii.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Hawaii levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 190.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 461 of the 537 occupations reported in Hawaii — higher than 14% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Hawaii | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Massage Therapists | $81,280 | $1,330 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $72,710 | $60 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $67,510 | $250 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $52,310 | $30 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $51,630 | $220 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $48,620 | $1,400 |
Hawaii levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 190.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 537 occupations in Hawaii.