Scope of practice — what a dental assistant may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Hawaii State Board of Dental Examiners · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Hawaii

Statewide Hawaii figures for dental assistants.

Hawaii median

$44,720

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Hawaii range

$37,580–$48,120

vs. national

-7%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Hawaii

8 employers have 8 open dental assistant roles in Hawaii.

Advanced Restorative Dentistry1 open Big Island Oral Surgery1 open Bruce Y. Todoki, D.D.S., Inc.1 open Carter S. Yokoyama, DDS, Inc.1 open Elite Endodontics1 open Hawai'i Island Community Health Center1 open Kokua Smiles1 open Niko Niko Family Dentistry1 open

Dental Assistant Jobs by City in Hawaii

Honolulu (4)Lihue

About This Role

A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.

Dental practices across Hawaii hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Hawaii right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 8 live dental assistant openings in Hawaii. They come from 8 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Hawaii?

The Hawaii median for dental assistants is $44,720 a year, -7% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in Hawaii?

The Hawaii State Board of Dental Examiners sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Hawaii. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Hawaii requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Hawaii?

The Hawaii listings currently come from 8 employers, including Advanced Restorative Dentistry (1), Big Island Oral Surgery (1), and Bruce Y. Todoki, D.D.S., Inc. (1). 5 other employers have openings too.