Dental Assistants Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,150 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.67
10th percentile $35,230
90th percentile $50,270
Employed locally 200
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,230
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $47,150
    75th
    $48,170
    90th
    $50,270

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Related occupations in Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,590
    Nursing Assistants $44,780
    Medical Assistants $49,870
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $42,710
    Massage Therapists $96,950
    Phlebotomists $45,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Hawaii / Kauai is $22.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.20 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 0.3% below the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,230 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.