Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dentist Salary in Idaho

The median dentist earns $124,190 a year in Idaho, with most between $104,520 and $155,060.

25th percentile

$104,520

Entry / lower range

Median

$124,190

The typical pay

75th percentile

$155,060

Experienced / upper range

That's roughly $124,190 per year or $59.71/hr at the median. Idaho runs about 27% below the national median.

Note: BLS figures reflect employed dentists. Many dentists own their practices, and owner earnings aren't included — which can make high-ownership areas read lower than you'd expect.

Top-paying metros in Idaho

Metro area
Median
Typical range
Coeur d'Alene
$149,700
$118,550–$161,790
Twin Falls
$134,550
$127,190–$166,800
Logan
$132,700
$107,990–$150,750
Idaho Falls
$126,020
$109,190–$155,590
Boise City
$119,550
$104,520–$154,490
Pocatello
$115,870
$102,100–$152,140

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Figures are gross wages, not adjusted for cost of living.

What drives dentist pay in Idaho

Pay for a dentistdepends on experience, setting, and metro. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) often sit toward the upper end of the range, since they compete for talent across multiple locations and can offer benefits and advancement a single practice can't.

Across dentistry, hiring is hard and getting harder: staffing is consistently ranked among dentists' top challenges, and open roles routinely take well over two months to fill. For candidates, that means leverage; for employers, it means speed and fit matter more than ever.

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Dentist salary in Idaho: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in Idaho?

The median dentist salary in Idaho is about $124,190 per year ($59.71/hr), based on BLS OEWS data (May 2025). Most earn between $104,520 and $155,060.

How does Idaho compare to the national average?

At a $124,190 median, dentist pay in Idaho runs about 27% below the national median. Local cost of living and demand drive most of the difference.

Which Idaho cities pay dentists the most?

Among Idaho metros, Coeur d'Alene is at the top, with a median around $149,700.

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