verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dentist Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$124,190/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.71/hr
▼ 27% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
650
public U.S. Median
$170,950
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$130,050 #47 of 47

Dentist pay in Idaho, explained

Dentists in Idaho earn a median of $124,190 per year ($59.71 per hour), which is 27% below the national median of $170,950. Entry-level workers earn around $91,070, while the most experienced dentists reach about $203,610. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $124,190 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $124,190 is worth about $130,050 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #47 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Dentist pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$91,070
$43.78/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$124,190
$59.71/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$203,610
$97.89/hr

Dentist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $124,190 $130,050
Oregon $211,690 $204,806 −$87,500
Washington $169,730 $158,607 −$45,540
Montana $167,200 $176,660 −$43,010
Nevada $162,200 $162,234 −$38,010
Utah $133,320 $134,852 −$9,130
Wyoming $123,830 $133,594 +$360

Dentist in Idaho: FAQ

How much do dentists make in Idaho?

Dentists in Idaho earn a median of $124,190 per year ($59.71 per hour), compared with $170,950 nationally.

Does Idaho pay dentists well?

At $124,190, Idaho pays 27% below the national median for dentists. An estimated 650 work in the state.

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