Best Dental Assistant Programs in Hawaii (2025)

Updated November 7, 2025 | Brad Fishbein Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs across Hawaii. Below you’ll find a quick salary snapshot and nearby training programs.

Hawaii Dental Assistant Programs Salary Snapshot

Hawaii
Hawaii Median Pay $44,870 $21.57 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $47,300 $22.74 per hour
Data Year: 2024 Source: BLS OEWS

Why Choose Dental Assistant Programs in Hawaii?

  • Hands-on labs that align to industry certifications.
  • Strong demand across construction, maintenance, and manufacturing.
  • Mix of public colleges and private institutes statewide.
  • Pathways into apprenticeships and employer partnerships.

#1

Kapiolani Community College

Honolulu, HI 30.8 miles away

Located in Honolulu, HI Kapiolani Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Accounting Technology, Bookkeeper, and Dental Assistant.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#2

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI 32.6 miles away

Located in Honolulu, HI University of Hawaii at Manoa is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, and Digital Media Technology.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#3

University of Hawaii Maui College

Kahului, HI 58.9 miles away

Located in Kahului, HI University of Hawaii Maui College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Accounting Technology, Bookkeeper, and Construction Trades.

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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

Hawaii Dental Assistant Programs Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Dental Assistants (31-9091)
Data Year: 2024 • Hawaii

Median Pay (2024) $44,870 $21.57 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$42,130 per year $20.26 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $31,990

$15.38 per hour

25th Percentile $36,150

$17.38 per hour

75th Percentile $47,990

$23.07 per hour

90th Percentile $50,140

$24.11 per hour

Hawaii vs U.S.

Median Wage -5.1%
$44,870

$21.57 per hour

Mean Wage -13.8%
$42,130

$20.26 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 1,610

Employment: 1,610 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
2.60
Employment RSE
6.1%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
1,610 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes

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