Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Pocatello
The median dentist earns $115,870 a year in the Pocatello metro, with the middle half between $102,100 and $152,140.[1]
25th percentile
$102,100
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$115,870
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$152,140
Upper end of the middle half
Pocatello runs about 7% lower than the Idaho median and ranks 6th of 6 Idaho metros. It is about 32% lower than the national median.
Pocatello pay range vs. Idaho and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Idaho annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,990 | $91,070 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $102,100 | $104,520 | $125,710 |
| Median | $115,870 | $124,190 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $152,140 | $155,060 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $199,260 | $203,610 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $127,380 | $139,320 | $191,350 |
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1.48
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Dentist salary in Pocatello: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Pocatello?
The median dentist salary in the Pocatello metro area is $115,870, with the middle half earning between $102,100 and $152,140 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $84,990 at the 10th percentile to $199,260 at the 90th.
Is Pocatello higher or lower than the rest of Idaho?
Pocatello runs about 7% lower than the Idaho state median for dentists. It ranks 6th of 6 Idaho metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Pocatello compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Pocatello is about 32% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Pocatello area?
BLS estimates 50 dentists were employed in the Pocatello metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.48, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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