Dentist, General salary in Idaho
What dentists, general earn in Idaho and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$124,190$59.71 per hour
vs U.S.−27%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$104,520 – $155,060Top 10%: $203,610+
Jobs6500.94× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Idaho cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $119,550 | $57.48 | 270 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $126,020 | $60.59 | 80 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $108,820 | $52.32 | 80 |
| Pocatello, ID | $115,870 | $55.71 | 50 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $149,700 | $71.97 | 40 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $132,700 | $63.80 | 40 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $134,550 | $64.69 | 40 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $134,120 | $64.48 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Idaho
Dentist, General pay in similar states
Illinois · $156,110 New Mexico · $155,260 Mississippi · $143,660 Kentucky · $134,160 Utah · $133,320 Wyoming · $123,830
Other healthcare salaries in Idaho
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,790 Registered Nurses · $92,460 Nursing Assistants · $38,650 Medical Assistants · $44,700 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,420 Dental Assistants · $45,880 Dental Hygienists · $94,650 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,800 Pharmacists · $144,900 Nurse Practitioners · $132,540 Physicians, All Other · $299,340 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,450
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in Idaho?
Dentists, General in Idaho earned a median of $124,190 a year ($59.71 an hour) in May 2025, 27% less than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $104,520 to $155,060.
Where in Idaho do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Idaho, pay was highest in Coeur d'Alene, ID at $149,700.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.