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Dental Hygienists Salary in Idaho
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Dental Hygienists make in Idaho?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$94,650
Median Annual Salary
▲
+11.4% vs 2024
$95,500
Mean Salary
$94,650
Median Salary
$45.50
Hourly Rate
2,060 people work as Dental Hygienists in Idaho
Dental Hygienists salary by percentile in Idaho
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Dental Hygienists in Idaho earn a median salary of $94,650 per year ($7,887/month).
This is 2.3% below the national average of $96,870.
Idaho ranks #29 out of 50 states for Dental Hygienists pay.
Approximately 2,060 people work in this occupation across Idaho.
Salaries increased by 11.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Dental Hygienists
Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.75
Speaking
3.5
Critical Thinking
3.5
Writing
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
4.59
Customer and Personal Service
3.94
Psychology
2.99
English Language
2.81
Education and Training
2.59
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(75.2% of workers)
Salaries for Dental Hygienists in Idaho range from $85,610 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $103,340 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $92,820 and $98,410.
Median $94,650
P10: $85,610P25: $92,820P75: $98,410P90: $103,340
10th
$85,610
25th
$92,820
Median
$94,650
75th
$98,410
90th
$103,340
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$85,610
$41.16
$7,134
25th Percentile
$92,820
$44.62
$7,735
Median (50th)
$94,650
$45.50
$7,887
75th Percentile
$98,410
$47.31
$8,200
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$103,340
$49.68
$8,611
Note: The mean (average) salary of $95,500 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Dental Hygienists in Idaho is $94,650 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $95,500.
What is the salary range for a Dental Hygienists in Idaho?
Salaries for Dental Hygienists in Idaho range from $85,610 at the 10th percentile to $103,340 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $92,820 and $98,410.
What is the starting salary for a Dental Hygienists in Idaho?
Entry-level Dental Hygienists positions in Idaho typically start around $85,610 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $92,820 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Dental Hygienists in Idaho?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,060 people are employed as Dental Hygienists in Idaho.
What is the hourly rate for a Dental Hygienists in Idaho?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Dental Hygienists in Idaho is approximately $45.50 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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