Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Hygienist Salary in Pocatello
The median dental hygienist earns $93,060 a year in the Pocatello metro, with the middle half between $82,610 and $96,870.[1]
25th percentile
$82,610
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$93,060
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$96,870
Upper end of the middle half
Pocatello runs about 2% lower than the Idaho median and ranks 6th of 7 Idaho metros. It is about 5% lower than the national median.
Pocatello pay range vs. Idaho and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Idaho annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,700 | $85,610 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $82,610 | $92,820 | $83,570 |
| Median | $93,060 | $94,650 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $96,870 | $98,410 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $98,710 | $103,340 | $126,050 |
| Mean (average) | $89,980 | $95,500 | $98,990 |
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Dental Hygienist salary in Pocatello: FAQ
How much do dental hygienists make in Pocatello?
The median dental hygienist salary in the Pocatello metro area is $93,060, with the middle half earning between $82,610 and $96,870 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $80,700 at the 10th percentile to $98,710 at the 90th.
Is Pocatello higher or lower than the rest of Idaho?
Pocatello runs about 2% lower than the Idaho state median for dental hygienists. It ranks 6th of 7 Idaho metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Pocatello compare nationally?
Dental Hygienist pay in Pocatello is about 5% 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 Pocatello area?
BLS estimates 110 dental hygienists were employed in the Pocatello metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.95, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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