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Dentist salary in Idaho, per year and per hour

BLS data for May 2025. Median, mean, and percentile pay for dentists, general in Idaho, with every metro area BLS publishes.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page

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The median pay for dentists, general in Idaho was $124,190 a year, or $59.71 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $91,070 to $203,610. About 650 were employed.

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Dentist pay in Idaho vs the US

Dentist wages in Idaho and the US, May 2025
Measure	ID annual	ID hourly	US annual
Median (50th percentile)	$124,190	$59.71	$170,950
Mean (average)	$139,320	$66.98	$191,350
10th percentile	$91,070	$43.79	$86,250
25th percentile	$104,520	$50.25	$125,710
75th percentile	$155,060	$74.55	$224,040
90th percentile	$203,610	$97.89	$319,630

Employment in Idaho: 650. Location quotient: 0.94 (1.0 = the national share of jobs).

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page

Dentist salary by metro area in Idaho

Dentist median wage by metro area, Idaho
Metro area	Median annual	Median hourly	Employed
Boise City, ID	$119,550	$57.48	270
Idaho Falls, ID	$126,020	$60.59	80
Pocatello, ID	$115,870	$55.71	50
Coeur d'Alene, ID	$149,700	$71.97	40
Twin Falls, ID	$134,550	$64.69	40
Logan, UT-ID	$132,700	$63.80	40

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page

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Dentist salary in Idaho

Median pay: $124,190 a year ($59.71 an hour)

Middle 80% earn $91,070 to $203,610 a year

Employed: 650

BLS OEWS, May 2025. Source: Rivvi

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Questions

How much does a Dentist make per hour in Idaho?

The median hourly wage was $59.71 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $43.79 and the 90th was $97.89.

What is the average Dentist salary in Idaho?

BLS reports a mean (average) of $139,320 a year and a median of $124,190 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.

Do dentists, general in Idaho earn more than the US median?

The Idaho median of $124,190 is 27% lower than the US median of $170,950 (BLS, May 2025).

How does Idaho rank for dentist pay?

Idaho ranks 46 of 47 states (plus DC) by median annual wage for dentists, general (BLS, May 2025).

Where do these numbers come from?

The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 29-1021. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.