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Orthodontists salary in United States

The median orthodontists salary is $289,140 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$99,850
Median (p50)
$289,140
Top (p90)
$416,000
Sample size
6,210

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$99,850
p25$146,580
Median$289,140
p75$342,300
Top (p90)$416,000
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Orthodontists salary by region

Colorado$416,000
Michigan$357,090
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area$324,280
Maine$301,250
Washington$290,430
Arizona$272,330
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$272,330
Oklahoma$239,200
North Carolina$224,990
Ohio$219,300

Pay trend

Up 6.5% from 2023 to 2025.

$243,6202023
$254,6202024
$259,4002025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Orthodontists salary FAQs

What is the average Orthodontists salary in United States?

The median Orthodontists salary in United States is $289,140 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of orthodontistss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Orthodontists earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $99,850 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $416,000 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $289,140.

Do Orthodontists salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - Colorado is among the highest at $416,000, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Orthodontists salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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