Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Idaho
The median dentist earns $124,190 a year in Idaho ($59.71 an hour), with the middle half earning between $104,520 and $155,060.[1]
25th percentile
$104,520
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$124,190
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$155,060
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $124,190 per year or $59.71/hr at the median. Idaho runs about 27% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Idaho
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dentists in Idaho earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Idaho hourly | Idaho annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43.79 | $91,070 | $41.47 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $50.25 | $104,520 | $60.44 | $125,710 |
| Median | $59.71 | $124,190 | $82.19 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $74.55 | $155,060 | $107.71 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $97.89 | $203,610 | $153.67 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $66.98 | $139,320 | $91.99 | $191,350 |
How many dentists work in Idaho
650
0.76
0.94
How Idaho compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $124,190 in Idaho vs. $170,950 nationally, $46,760 (27%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $91,070 vs. $86,250, 6% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $203,610 vs. $319,630, 36% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 21.3% in Idaho vs. 4.2% nationally.
Dentist pay by metro area in Idaho
All 6 Idaho metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene | $149,700 | $118,550–$161,790 | 40 |
| Twin Falls | $134,550 | $127,190–$166,800 | 40 |
| Logan | $132,700 | $107,990–$150,750 | 40 |
| Idaho Falls | $126,020 | $109,190–$155,590 | 80 |
| Boise City | $119,550 | $104,520–$154,490 | 270 |
| Pocatello | $115,870 | $102,100–$152,140 | 50 |
Job outlook for dentists in Idaho
Idaho's official long-term projections expect employment of dentists to grow 21.3% over 2024–2034, from 720 to 870 jobs, with about 40 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
Nationally, the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects dentist (all dentists, including specialists) employment to grow 6% over 2025–35, faster than the average for all occupations, with about 4,800 openings a year.[4]
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dentist pay in Idaho
Pay for a dentist depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dentist salary in Idaho: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Idaho?
The median annual wage for dentists in Idaho was $124,190 ($59.71 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $104,520 and $155,060. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $91,070 and the top 10% earned over $203,610. These figures cover employed workers in the BLS "Dentists, General" category and exclude practice owners.
Do dentists in Idaho earn more than the national median?
No. The Idaho median of $124,190 is lower than the U.S. median of $170,950. That is $46,760 (27%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Idaho metro area pays dentists the most?
Among the 6 Idaho metro areas with published BLS data, Coeur d'Alene has the highest median at $149,700 a year. Pocatello has the lowest, at $115,870.
How many dentists work in Idaho?
BLS estimates 650 workers in the BLS "Dentists, General" category were employed in Idaho in May 2025. That is 0.76 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.94, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dentists growing in Idaho?
Idaho's official long-term projections expect employment of dentists to grow 21.3% over 2024–2034, from 720 to 870 jobs. That works out to about 40 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dentists, General (29-1021), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Idaho long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dentists, General
- 4.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dentists (all dentists, including specialists)