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Dental Hygienists salary in Idaho

Median: $94,650 / year · $45.51 / hr · 2025

4% below the U.S. average

Mean
$95,500
$45.91 / hr
Median hourly
$45.51 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$85,610 – $103,340
U.S. median
$98,100
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$85,610
  • Median$94,650
  • Mean$95,500
  • 90th percentile$103,340

U.S. median $98,100

Take-home estimate

$70,102

On a $94,650 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$12,664 (13.4%)
  • State income tax$4,643 (4.9%)
  • Social Security$5,868 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$1,372 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$70,102 (74.1%)
  • Share of $94,650 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$99,120

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Idaho RPP is 95.5 (5% below the U.S. average).

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Related occupations in Idaho

Dental Assistants $45,880 −$48,770 vs this job Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $99,920 +$5,270 vs this job Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics $60,380 −$34,270 vs this job Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,800 −$30,850 vs this job Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $101,680 +$7,030 vs this job Medical Assistants $44,700 −$49,950 vs this job Nurse Anesthetists $263,130 +$168,480 vs this job Nurse Practitioners $132,540 +$37,890 vs this job

ZIP codes in Idaho

83646Meridian city83301Twin Falls city83686Nampa city83709Boise City city83642Meridian city83854Post Falls city83440Rexburg city83401Idaho Falls city83704Boise City city83605Caldwell city83687Nampa city83815Coeur d'Alene city

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Highest-paying states for Dental Hygienists

Idaho ranks #29 of 50 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($94,650).

Dental Hygienists median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest District of Columbia$137,220
#2Alaska$132,690
#3Washington$131,160
#4California$124,930
#5Oregon$122,080
#6Nevada$115,290
#7Colorado$109,580
#8Maryland$107,830
#9New Jersey$107,040
#10New York$106,130
#11Minnesota$103,970
#12Virginia$102,950
#13New Hampshire$101,250
#14Arizona$101,010
#15Connecticut$100,690
#16Massachusetts$100,640
#17Texas$99,240
#18Delaware$98,910
#19Montana$98,440
#20North Carolina$97,850
#21Maine$97,680
#22Oklahoma$97,580
#23Hawaii$97,570
#24Vermont$97,470
#25Illinois$96,670
#26Wisconsin$96,540
#27New Mexico$95,940
#28Georgia$95,490
#29Idaho$94,650
#30Missouri$92,750
#31Nebraska$92,580
#32Indiana$92,330
#33South Dakota$92,210
#34Florida$91,980
#35Utah$91,120
#36North Dakota$90,530
#37Ohio$88,990
#38Rhode Island$86,910
#39Arkansas$86,760
#40Louisiana$85,240
#41Wyoming$85,130
#42Tennessee$84,640
#43South Carolina$84,340
#44Iowa$84,010
#45Michigan$83,790
#46Pennsylvania$80,610
#47Kentucky$78,830
#48West Virginia$73,840
#49Mississippi$67,280
#50 Lowest Alabama$61,160

Frequently asked questions

What is the median dental hygienists salary in Idaho?
The OEWS median is $94,650 per year ($45.51 / hr) (2025), 4% below the U.S. average.
How much does a dental hygienists make per hour in Idaho?
The OEWS hourly median is $45.51 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $70,102 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does dental hygienists pay compare nationally?
The Idaho median is 4% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $98,100.
Which states pay dental hygienistss the most?
District of Columbia has the highest published OEWS median at $137,220. Idaho ranks #29 of 50.
What is that salary worth after Idaho living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 95.5 (U.S. = 100), 5% below the U.S. average. $94,650 in Idaho has about the same purchasing power as $99,120 at U.S. average prices.