Dental hygienist salary in Idaho
Dental hygienists in Idaho earn a median $45.51 an hour, or $94,650 a year, 3.5% below the national median of $47.16. Idaho ranks 29 of 50 on median hourly pay. About 2,060 hygienists work in the state.
$45.51
median hourly wage
$94,650
median annual wage
2,060
dental hygienists employed
2.0x
the median for all jobs here
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Idaho pay range
| Measure | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41.16 | $85,610 |
| 25th percentile | $44.62 | $92,820 |
| Median | $45.51 | $94,650 |
| 75th percentile | $47.31 | $98,410 |
| 90th percentile | $49.68 | $103,340 |
| Mean (average) | $45.91 | $95,500 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Against the national figures
| Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $45.51 | $47.16 |
| Median annual | $94,650 | $98,100 |
| 90th percentile hourly | $49.68 | $60.60 |
| Median, all occupations (annual) | $47,970 | $50,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
Pay by metro and nonmetro area
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 25th to 75th percentile (hourly) | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $47.91 | $99,650 | $46.97 to $48.73 | 180 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $47.33 | $98,450 | $47.06 to $48.71 | 60 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $46.01 | $95,700 | $42.39 to $46.56 | 210 |
| Boise City, ID | $45.51 | $94,650 | $44.77 to $47.42 | 1,020 |
| Northwestern Idaho (nonmetro) | $45.29 | $94,200 | $44.74 to $45.92 | 160 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho (nonmetro) | $44.82 | $93,220 | $43.50 to $45.53 | 210 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $44.75 | $93,070 | $44.07 to $45.29 | 110 |
| Pocatello, ID | $44.74 | $93,060 | $39.71 to $46.57 | 110 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $39.20 | $81,540 | $36.23 to $44.71 | 150 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro figures cover the whole metro area, including any part in a neighboring state.
How common the job is
Idaho has 2.40 dental hygienist jobs per 1,000 jobs, a location quotient of 1.68 (1.00 is the national share; above 1 means hygienists make up a larger share of jobs here than nationally).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries.
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