Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Coeur d'Alene
The median dentist earns $149,700 a year in the Coeur d'Alene metro, with the middle half between $118,550 and $161,790.[1]
25th percentile
$118,550
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$149,700
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$161,790
Upper end of the middle half
Coeur d'Alene runs about 21% higher than the Idaho median and ranks 1st of 6 Idaho metros. It is about 12% lower than the national median.
Coeur d'Alene pay range vs. Idaho and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Idaho annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $105,050 | $91,070 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $118,550 | $104,520 | $125,710 |
| Median | $149,700 | $124,190 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $161,790 | $155,060 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $247,950 | $203,610 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $153,700 | $139,320 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Coeur d'Alene: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Coeur d'Alene?
The median dentist salary in the Coeur d'Alene metro area is $149,700, with the middle half earning between $118,550 and $161,790 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $105,050 at the 10th percentile to $247,950 at the 90th.
Is Coeur d'Alene higher or lower than the rest of Idaho?
Coeur d'Alene runs about 21% higher than the Idaho state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 6 Idaho metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Coeur d'Alene compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Coeur d'Alene is about 12% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Coeur d'Alene area?
BLS estimates 40 dentists were employed in the Coeur d'Alene metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.76, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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