SOC 29-1292 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dental Hygienists — Idaho
Idaho · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Dental Hygienists in Idaho is $94,650 per year, close to the national median of $98,100 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Dental Hygienists in Idaho is $94,650 per year, close to the national median of $98,100 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $92,820 and $98,410. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $85,610 and the ninetieth at $103,340.
Employment stands at 2,060, or 2.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Idaho ranks number 29th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Coeur d'Alene records the highest median at $99,650. Of the 617 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 90th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,610 | −12.7% |
| 25th | $92,820 | −5.4% |
| Median (50th) | $94,650 | −3.5% |
| 75th | $98,410 | +0.3% |
| 90th | $103,340 | +5.3% |
| Mean | $95,500 | −2.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coeur d'Alene | $99,650 | 180 | |
| 2 | Lewiston | $98,450 | 60 | |
| 3 | Idaho Falls | $95,700 | 210 | |
| 4 | Boise City | $94,650 | 1,020 | |
| 5 | Twin Falls | $93,070 | 110 | |
| 6 | Pocatello | $93,060 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $94,650 goes as far as $99,110 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$94,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$99,110US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $94,650 a year, 3.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $85,610 to $103,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,060 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 29th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Coeur d'Alene, at $99,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dental Hygienists in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $94,650, or $45.51 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $98,100, so pay in Idaho is 3.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Idaho earns more than $103,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $85,610 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Coeur d'Alene, at $99,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,060 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data