Dentist salary in Idaho
Dentists in Idaho earn a median of $80.08 per hour, about $166,560 a year, 4% below the U.S. median of $83.07. The middle half earn between $64.10 and $97.67 per hour. The highest median among Idaho metro areas is in Boise City, ID, at $86.21 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $80.08median pay per hour
- $166,560median pay per year
- 690dentists employed in Idaho
- #27of 45 states by median pay
Dentist pay in Idaho: percentiles
| Level | Idaho per hour | Idaho per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $59.98 | $124,760 | $40.32 |
| Lower quartile | $64.10 | $133,330 | $60.62 |
| Median | $80.08 | $166,560 | $83.07 |
| Upper quartile | $97.67 | $203,150 | $105.95 |
| Top 10% | $111.49 | $231,900 | $115+ |
Dentist pay by metro area in Idaho
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Idaho median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $86.21 | $179,310 | 310 | 8% above | $87.62 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $82.82 | $172,270 | 70 | 3% above | $84.26 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $66.96 | $139,270 | 50 | 16% below | $72.70 |
| Pocatello, ID | $64.30 | $133,740 | 30 | 20% below | $72.32 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Dentist pay in states next to Idaho
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Common questions
How much does a dentist make in Idaho?
The median is $80.08 per hour, about $166,560 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $59.98 and the top 10% earn over $111.49 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Idaho city pays dentists the most?
Among Idaho metro areas, Boise City, ID has the highest median at $86.21 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Idaho rank for dentist pay?
Idaho ranks 27th of 45 states by median dentist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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