verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dental Hygienist Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$97,570/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.91/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
830
public U.S. Median
$98,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$88,740 #43 of 50

Dental Hygienist pay in Hawaii, explained

Dental hygienists in Hawaii earn a median of $97,570 per year ($46.91 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $98,100. Entry-level workers earn around $78,800, while the most experienced dental hygienists reach about $104,000. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $97,570 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $97,570 is worth about $88,740 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #43 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Dental Hygienist pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$78,800
$37.88/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,570
$46.91/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$104,000
$50.00/hr

Dental Hygienist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $97,570 $88,740
California $124,930 $112,834 −$27,360

Dental Hygienist in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Hawaii?

Dental hygienists in Hawaii earn a median of $97,570 per year ($46.91 per hour), compared with $98,100 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay dental hygienists well?

At $97,570, Hawaii pays 1% below the national median for dental hygienists. An estimated 830 work in the state.

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