Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Boise City
The median dentist earns $119,550 a year in the Boise City metro, with the middle half between $104,520 and $154,490.[1]
25th percentile
$104,520
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$119,550
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$154,490
Upper end of the middle half
Boise City runs about 4% lower than the Idaho median and ranks 5th of 6 Idaho metros. It is about 30% lower than the national median.
Boise City pay range vs. Idaho and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Idaho annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $91,070 | $91,070 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $104,520 | $104,520 | $125,710 |
| Median | $119,550 | $124,190 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $154,490 | $155,060 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $199,290 | $203,610 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $139,790 | $139,320 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Boise City: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Boise City?
The median dentist salary in the Boise City metro area is $119,550, with the middle half earning between $104,520 and $154,490 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $91,070 at the 10th percentile to $199,290 at the 90th.
Is Boise City higher or lower than the rest of Idaho?
Boise City runs about 4% lower than the Idaho state median for dentists. It ranks 5th of 6 Idaho metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Boise City compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Boise City is about 30% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Boise City area?
BLS estimates 270 dentists were employed in the Boise City metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.85, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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