Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Boise City
The median dental hygienist earns $94,650 a year in the Boise City metro, with the middle half between $93,120 and $98,630.[1]
25th percentile
$93,120
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$94,650
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$98,630
Upper end of the middle half
Boise City runs about the same as the Idaho median and ranks 4th of 7 Idaho metros. It is about 4% 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 | $86,350 | $85,610 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $93,120 | $92,820 | $83,570 |
| Median | $94,650 | $94,650 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $98,630 | $98,410 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $114,400 | $103,340 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $96,730 | $95,500 | $98,990 |
1,020
2.61
1.82
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Dental Hygienist salary in Boise City: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Boise City?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Boise City metro area is $94,650, with the middle half earning between $93,120 and $98,630 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $86,350 at the 10th percentile to $114,400 at the 90th.
Is Boise City higher or lower than the rest of Idaho?
Boise City runs about the same as the Idaho state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 4th of 7 Idaho metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Boise City compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Boise City is about 4% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental hygienists work in the Boise City area?
BLS estimates 1,020 dental hygienists were employed in the Boise City metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.82, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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