Dental AssistantsWages in Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area
Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
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May 2025 · USD · Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area. Annual and hourly figures are shown only when the source publishes them; neither is calculated from the other.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational wage data, distributed through the O*NET® OnLine service.
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| Percentile | Annual wage (USD/year) | Hourly wage (USD/hour) |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,520 | $16.59 |
| 25th | $37,450 | $18.00 |
| 50th · Median | $47,020 | $22.61 |
| 75th | $49,790 | $23.94 |
| 90th | $50,340 | $24.20 |
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