Orthodontist salary in Hawaii
The modeled median orthodontist in Hawaii earns $323,840 ($155.70/hr). Hawaii pays roughly 12% above the national median of $289,140.
Orthodontist pay in Hawaii: the analysis
At a modeled median of $323,840, orthodontists in Hawaii earn notably above the U.S. median of $289,140 — a gap of about 12%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports orthodontist pay, Hawaii ranks 12th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of orthodontists in this state earn around $111,830, while the top tenth earn $465,920 or more — a spread of about $354,090. That gap reflects experience, practice setting, and demand more than any single factor, so an individual offer can sit well above or below the midpoint.
Within Hawaii, a orthodontist earns about 1.9× what a general dentist earns, about 3.3× what a dental hygienist earns and about 7.2× what a dental assistant earns ($167,820, $97,570, $44,720 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, orthodontist pay is highest in Kahului at about $285,090 and lowest in Urban Honolulu at about $275,260. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Orthodontist pay distribution — Hawaii (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $111,830 |
| 25th percentilei | $191,334est. |
| Median (50th)i | $323,840 |
| 75th percentilei | $412,640est. |
| 90th percentilei | $465,920 |
| Mean (average)i | $290,530 |
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How much does a orthodontist make in Hawaii?
The modeled median orthodontist in Hawaii earns about $323,840 ($155.70/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and Hawaii's labor-cost index.
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