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Dental Hygienist Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$94,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.51/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
2,060
public U.S. Median
$98,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$99,116 #26 of 50

Dental Hygienist pay in Idaho, explained

Dental hygienists in Idaho earn a median of $94,650 per year ($45.51 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $98,100. Entry-level workers earn around $85,610, while the most experienced dental hygienists reach about $103,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $94,650 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $94,650 is worth about $99,116 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #26 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Dental Hygienist pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$85,610
$41.16/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$94,650
$45.51/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$103,340
$49.68/hr

Dental Hygienist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $94,650 $99,116
Washington $131,160 $122,565 −$36,510
Oregon $122,080 $118,110 −$27,430
Nevada $115,290 $115,314 −$20,640
Montana $98,440 $104,010 −$3,790
Utah $91,120 $92,167 +$3,530
Wyoming $85,130 $91,843 +$9,520

Dental Hygienist in Idaho: FAQ

How much do dental hygienists make in Idaho?

Dental hygienists in Idaho earn a median of $94,650 per year ($45.51 per hour), compared with $98,100 nationally.

Does Idaho pay dental hygienists well?

At $94,650, Idaho pays 4% below the national median for dental hygienists. An estimated 2,060 work in the state.

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