Orthodontist salary in Idaho
The modeled median orthodontist in Idaho earns $268,900 ($129.30/hr). Idaho pays roughly 7% below the national median of $289,140.
Orthodontist pay in Idaho: the analysis
At a modeled median of $268,900, orthodontists in Idaho earn modestly below the U.S. median of $289,140 — a gap of about 7%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports orthodontist pay, Idaho ranks 33rd.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of orthodontists in this state earn around $92,860, while the top tenth earn $386,880 or more — a spread of about $294,020. That gap reflects experience, practice setting, and demand more than any single factor, so an individual offer can sit well above or below the midpoint.
Within Idaho, a orthodontist earns about 2.2× what a general dentist earns, about 2.8× what a dental hygienist earns and about 5.9× what a dental assistant earns ($124,190, $94,650, $45,880 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, orthodontist pay is highest in Lewiston at about $287,410 and lowest in Pocatello at about $246,350. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Orthodontist pay distribution — Idaho (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $92,860 |
| 25th percentilei | $158,875est. |
| Median (50th)i | $268,900 |
| 75th percentilei | $342,638est. |
| 90th percentilei | $386,880 |
| Mean (average)i | $241,240 |
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How much does a orthodontist make in Idaho?
The modeled median orthodontist in Idaho earns about $268,900 ($129.30/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and Idaho's labor-cost index.
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