Dental Hygienists Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $96,610 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $46.45
10th percentile $81,240
90th percentile $108,730
Employed locally 160
National median $94,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,240
    25th
    $81,680
    50th (median)
    $96,610
    75th
    $106,800
    90th
    $108,730

    Top-paying metros for Dental Hygienists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $146,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,010
    Vallejo, CA $134,450
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $132,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,890
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $131,610

    Related occupations in Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,750
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$51,700
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,350
    Medical Records Specialists$41,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$50,970
    Pharmacists$140,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Hygienists make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Hygienists in Southeast-Central Idaho is $46.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.34 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Dental Hygienists salaries?

    The median Dental Hygienists salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 2.5% above the national median of $94,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Hygienists in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Dental Hygienists (10th percentile) earn around $81,240 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,680.