Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator jobs in Honolulu, HI
Pay for dental front office & treatment coordinators in the Honolulu area centers on $23.37 per hour, or about $48,620 a year. The lower quarter earns under $20.91 and the upper quarter over $24.87. That ranks 39th of 379 U.S. metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay, and 143rd of 336 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Honolulu and what they pay.
- $23.37median pay per hour, Urban Honolulu
- $21–$25typical range per hour
- 1,810employed in the metro area
- 111cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator pay in Honolulu, HI
The metro median is in line with the Hawaii statewide median of $23.37 per hour. Nationally the median is $21.46 per hour. BLS counts about 1,810 medical secretaries and administrative assistants employed in the Urban Honolulu metro area, 4.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.76).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.66 | $36,730 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $20.91 | $43,490 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.37 | $48,620 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $24.87 | $51,730 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.61 | $57,430 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Honolulu ranks
- 39th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 143rd of 336 after adjusting for local prices
BLS does not publish a separate figure for dental front office & treatment coordinator. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (SOC 43-6013), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Honolulu
- Overall prices in Urban Honolulu run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 36% above the U.S. average (index 135.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.37 median hour buys what $21.06 buys at the national price level, 2% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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- Per year: $42,066
- Per month: $3,506
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Urban Honolulu metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Honolulu County
HRSA lists 14 active dental health shortage designations that include Honolulu County (1 population-group, 13 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 26 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
License and tax basics in Hawaii
Customer service or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Hawaii requires for your role with the Hawaii licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Hawaii taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Honolulu
Honolulu city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental front office & treatment coordinators make in Honolulu, HI?
Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinators in the Urban Honolulu metro area have a median pay of $23.37 per hour, about $48,620 a year. The middle half earn between $20.91 and $24.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Honolulu a good place for dental front office & treatment coordinators once cost of living is counted?
Urban Honolulu ranks 143rd of 336 metro areas for dental front office & treatment coordinator pay after adjusting for local prices, and 39th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Hawaii license to work in Honolulu as a dental front office & treatment coordinator?
Customer service or dental office experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Hawaii requires for your role with the Hawaii licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Honolulu in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 14 active dental health shortage designations that include Honolulu County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental front office & treatment coordinators in Honolulu?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Honolulu and across Hawaii. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Honolulu.
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- Smile BrandsLawndale, CA · 8 postings$22.50/ hr$18–$27
- Smile BrandsPuyallup, WA · 3 postings$22.00/ hr$19–$25
- Smile BrandsGreen Bay, WI · 6 postings$20.75/ hr$18–$25
- Smile BrandsCleveland, OH · 5 postings$20.00/ hr$18–$26
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