How much does a Dentist make in Idaho?

The average Dentist salary in Idaho is around $195,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Idaho state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $135,718 annually ($11,310/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Idaho?

On a $195,000 salary in Idaho, your take-home pay is approximately $135,718/year or $11,310/month. Federal tax: $35,534. State tax: $9,482. FICA: $0.00.

Is $195,000 a good Dentist salary?

$195,000 is a strong salary for a Dentist — above the national median. In Idaho, demand for this role is active.

How do Idaho taxes affect Dentist salaries?

Idaho levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $195,000 is $9,482. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 30.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Dentists?

4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: General Dentist, Orthodontist, Oral Surgeon, Periodontist, Endodontist.

How can a Dentist in Idaho reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Dentist Salary in Idaho (2026)

The average Dentist in Idaho earns around $195,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $135,718/year ($11,310/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$135,718
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$11,310
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$5,220
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$65/hr
Federal Tax	$35,534
State Tax	$9,482
FICA Taxes	$14,267
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	30.4%

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Dentist Salary Ranges in Idaho

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$145,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$195,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$275,000

/year

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Not all Dentists earn the same — not even close

Idaho's dentist market is distinctive in that ID has no in-state DDS-granting institution — ID dentists train at out-of-state programs (UCLA School of Dentistry + Marquette University School of Dentistry + UCSD School of Medicine Dental + Creighton University + University of Washington School of Dentistry + Oregon Health Sciences University OHSU School of Dentistry) under substantial regional in-state tuition agreements + the substantial ID-WICHE Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education dental student participation. Delta Dental of Idaho + the substantial ID DSO + corporate dentistry presence (Heartland Dental + Aspen Dental + Pacific Dental Services ID practices), private group + solo + boutique cosmetic + implant + ortho + pedo across Boise + Meridian + Eagle + Coeur d'Alene + Idaho Falls + Sun Valley, the substantial Fort Hall Indian Reservation IHS dental work, plus the substantial ID rural + FQHC + community dental health center demand.

Senior Specialty Dentist (Endo / Perio / Pros / OMS)

$265,000–$525,000+ TC

Board-certified specialty · endo + perio + pros + OMS · ID private specialty practice

Senior Orthodontist

$275,000–$485,000+ TC

Ortho at ID private specialty practice · ABO certified · ID private + DSO partnership

Senior Pediatric Dentist

$235,000–$385,000+ TC

Pedo at St Luke·s Children·s + private ID pedo practice + Boise + Meridian + Idaho Falls

Senior General Dentist (Private Practice)

$175,000–$315,000+

Private practice general dentist · Boise + Meridian + Eagle + Coeur d·Alene · book of business

Senior Cosmetic / Implant Dentist (Sun Valley)

$215,000–$435,000+

Cosmetic + implant practice · Sun Valley + Wood River Valley UHNW + Boise · AGD MAGD + AAID credential

Senior General Dentist (DSO / Heartland / Aspen)

$155,000–$265,000+ bonus

DSO at Heartland Dental + Aspen Dental + Pacific Dental Services ID · sign-on + production bonus

Senior IHS Federal Dentist (Fort Hall)

$155,000–$245,000+ IHS LRP

Indian Health Service Fort Hall Indian Reservation · IHS LRP + federal civilian + tribal

Senior Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMS)

$385,000–$745,000+ TC

OMS at St Luke·s + Saint Alphonsus + private ID OMS practice · highest ID dentist ceiling

Senior Public Health / FQHC Dentist

$125,000–$195,000

ID FQHC + RHC + ID DOH + NHSC LRP eligible · ID rural HPSA + Fort Hall

New Grad DDS (0-2 yrs)

$135,000–$185,000

New grad DDS · UCLA + Marquette + UCSD + Creighton + UW + OHSU pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: Idaho's substantial Sun Valley + Wood River Valley UHNW cosmetic + implant dentistry market is one of the country's most distinctive concentrated US single-state luxury resort dentistry markets and a feature most national dentist compensation surveys understate for ID. The substantial Sun Valley + Wood River Valley substantial UHNW cosmetic + implant dentistry (the substantial Sun Valley + Hailey + Bellevue + Ketchum substantial post-2020 UHNW substantial second-home + primary-residence concentrations + the substantial Sun Valley Allen & Co. Sun Valley Conference Fortune 500 CEO + media moguls + tech executives + financial services UHNW + the substantial Wood River Valley substantial premium cosmetic + implant + boutique dentistry demand willing to pay substantial out-of-pocket for premium dental work + the substantial Sun Valley-area cosmetic + implant dental practices) supports substantial ID-specific luxury cosmetic + implant dentistry work. Senior Sun Valley cosmetic + implant dentists clear $215-435K+ with substantial UHNW patient base. ID currently has no in-state DDS-granting institution — ID dental students primarily attend UCLA School of Dentistry + Marquette University School of Dentistry + UCSD + Creighton University + University of Washington School of Dentistry + Oregon Health Sciences University OHSU School of Dentistry under substantial WICHE Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education + the substantial UW-OHSU-ID dental Regional Pacific Program. The substantial ID DSO + corporate dentistry presence (Heartland Dental Effingham IL-HQ'd + Aspen Dental Indianapolis-HQ'd + Pacific Dental Services Irvine CA-HQ'd + Smile Brands ID practices) supports substantial ID new grad DDS placement + sign-on bonus + production bonus + partnership pathway opportunities. The substantial Fort Hall Indian Reservation IHS dental work (the substantial Shoshone-Bannock tribal dental + the substantial federal IHS Loan Repayment Program substantial dentist recruitment + the substantial U-USPHS Commissioned Corps Dental Officer pathway) supports substantial ID federal tribal dentistry work. Senior IHS Federal Dentists clear $155-245K + IHS Loan Repayment. The substantial ID rural HPSA + FQHC + RHC + community dental health center demand in the substantial ID rural Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness + Sawtooth + Selkirk + Bitterroot wilderness rural underserved counties supports substantial ID NHSC Scholarship + Loan Repayment Program eligible ID dentist placements. ID flat 5.695% post-2024 HB 521 reform + ID RTW since 1985 + ID property tax ~0.69% + no state estate tax anchor the ID dentist proposition.