Dental Hygienist Salary in Idaho
Dental hygienists in Idaho earned a median of $94,650 a year ($45.51 an hour) and a mean of $95,500 in May 2025. The median is 3.5% below the U.S. median of $98,100, ranking 29th of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $94,650
- Median hourly
- $45.51
- Mean annual
- $95,500
- Jobs on record
- 2,060
Grey needle: U.S. median, $98,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Idaho compare on pay for dental hygienists?
Idaho ranks 29th of 52 states and territories. District of Columbia is highest at $137,220, $42,570 more than the Idaho median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 27 | $95,940 | -2% | 1,420 |
| Georgia | 28 | $95,490 | -3% | 7,440 |
| Idaho | 29 | $94,650 | -4% | 2,060 |
| Missouri | 30 | $92,750 | -5% | 3,810 |
| Nebraska | 31 | $92,580 | -6% | 1,280 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 52 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Idaho pay go further after prices?
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the U.S. average, so the $94,650 median buys about what $99,116 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $98,100 U.S. median. On this measure Idaho ranks 26th of 50, up from 29th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Idaho pay dental hygienists the most?
Coeur d'Alene, ID is highest at $99,650, 5.3% above the Idaho median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $99,650 | 180 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $98,450 | 60 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $95,700 | 210 |
| Boise City, ID | $94,650 | 1,020 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $94,200 | 160 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $93,220 | 210 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $93,070 | 110 |
| Pocatello, ID | $93,060 | 110 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Idaho is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many dental hygienists work in Idaho?
BLS counts 2,060 jobs in Idaho, 0.92% of the 222,740 in the U.S. That is the 32nd largest count among the 51 states and territories with a published figure. That is 2.4 of every 1,000 jobs in Idaho, a location quotient of 1.68: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.68 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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