Dentist Salary in Idaho (2026)
$59.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $90,421/year ($7,535/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 46th of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 29% below the national average. Of the 650 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $124,190 a year — though pay ranges from $91,070 for newcomers to $203,610 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $91,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $104,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $124,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $155,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $203,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 650 Dentist jobs in Idaho (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Dentist salary of $124,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $90,421 — an effective tax rate of 27.2%.
| Gross (median) | $124,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,540 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,501 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$5,729 |
| Take-home (annual) | $90,421 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,535 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Idaho?
- The median Dentist salary in Idaho is $124,190 per year ($59.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $104,520 and $155,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $124,190, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $90,421 per year ($7,535 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.2%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 650 Dentist jobs in Idaho in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Idaho state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Idaho.