The average salary for an orthodontist in the United States is around $243,620 per year.
Avg Salary
Orthodontists earn an average yearly salary of $243,620.
Wages typically start from $89,980.
267% above national average Updated in 2023
Orthodontist earnings by seniority
25th percentile
Junior-level orthodontist earnings begin at:
$63.46 per hour
$132,000 per year
10th percentile
Starting level orthodontist earnings begin at:
$43.26 per hour
$89,980 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Orthodontist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Utah | $99,510 |
| Louisiana | $98,620 |
| Nevada | $98,490 |
| Kentucky | $88,770 |
| Massachusetts | $344,120 |
| Maryland | $336,720 |
| Virginia | $324,660 |
| Maine | $304,560 |
| North Carolina | $296,460 |
| New Jersey | $292,260 |
| South Carolina | $279,610 |
| Alabama | $274,240 |
| Pennsylvania | $268,940 |
| Tennessee | $268,570 |
| Missouri | $265,420 |
| Washington | $264,120 |
| Oklahoma | $261,650 |
| Arkansas | $259,010 |
| Iowa | $257,670 |
| New York | $250,890 |
| Minnesota | $250,490 |
| Georgia | $246,880 |
| Colorado | $230,400 |
| Michigan | $217,730 |
| Wisconsin | $201,010 |
| Connecticut | $197,440 |
| Montana | $188,120 |
| California | $187,510 |
| Idaho | $184,760 |
| Florida | $180,720 |
| Ohio | $164,830 |
| Texas | $158,810 |
| New Mexico | $157,590 |
| Illinois | $154,590 |
| Indiana | $103,180 |
How do orthodontist salaries compare to similar careers?
Orthodontists earn 73% more than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make more than chiropractors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Orthodontist salary | $244K |
| Podiatrist salary | $141K |
| Dentist salary | $128K |
| Veterinarian salary | $61K |
| Chiropractor salary | $56K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)