Dentists, General Salary in Idaho

Dentists, general in Idaho earn the most in Coeur d'Alene (average $153,700 a year) and the least in Pocatello ($127,380), across the 5 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dentists, general average at $139,320 and the median at $124,190 for 650 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $191,350.

Dentists, General average salary by city in Idaho

Coeur d'Alene$153,700
Twin Falls$149,770
Boise$139,790
Idaho Falls$139,540
Pocatello$127,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Coeur d'Alene	$153,700	$149,700	$118,550	$109,282	98
Twin Falls	$149,770	$134,550	$127,190	$106,804	92
Boise	$139,790	$119,550	$104,520	$100,512	98
Idaho Falls	$139,540	$126,020	$109,190	$100,354	94
Pocatello	$127,380	$115,870	$102,100	$92,687	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dentists, General salary in other states

Dentists, General salary by city and state

More about pay in Idaho

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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