Dentists, General Salary in Hawaii

Dentists, general in Hawaii earn the most in Kahului (average $232,440 a year) and the least in Honolulu ($229,620), across the 2 Hawaii metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dentists, general average at $227,370 and the median at $167,820 for 830 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $191,350.

Dentists, General average salary by city in Hawaii

Kahului$232,440
Honolulu$229,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kahului	$232,440	$159,620	$96,370	$155,328	109
Honolulu	$229,620	$168,090	$85,490	$153,710	111

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Hawaii's top brackets above $125,000 follow Act 46 (2024). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dentists, General salary in other states

Dentists, General salary by city and state

More about pay in Hawaii

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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