Orthodontists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for orthodontists is $289,140, or $139.01 per hour. About 6,210 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $478,680 in Connecticut to $159,230 in Georgia.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 19 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $478,680 | $230.13 | — | — |
| 2 | Colorado | $416,000 | $200.00 | 160 | 1.35 |
| 3 | Maryland | $361,030 | $173.57 | — | — |
| 4 | Michigan | $357,090 | $171.68 | 140 | 0.78 |
| 5 | Illinois | $343,100 | $164.95 | — | — |
| 6 | Tennessee | $339,610 | $163.28 | — | — |
| 7 | Missouri | $332,630 | $159.92 | — | — |
| 8 | Montana | $312,840 | $150.40 | — | — |
| 9 | South Carolina | $311,450 | $149.73 | — | — |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $311,180 | $149.61 | — | — |
| 11 | Maine | $301,250 | $144.83 | 60 | 2.37 |
| 12 | Washington | $290,430 | $139.63 | 290 | 2.03 |
| 13 | Arizona | $272,330 | $130.93 | 120 | 0.90 |
| 14 | Alabama | $253,670 | $121.96 | — | — |
| 15 | North Carolina | $224,990 | $108.17 | 160 | 0.81 |
| 16 | Ohio | $219,300 | $105.43 | 250 | 1.13 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $212,860 | $102.34 | 90 | 0.77 |
| 18 | New York | $172,980 | $83.16 | 130 | 0.35 |
| 19 | Georgia | $159,230 | $76.55 | — | — |
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Same job family, ranked by national employment.
Frequently asked questions
How much do orthodontists make?
The median annual wage for orthodontists in the United States is $289,140, or $139.01 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $99,850, and the top 10% earn $416,000.
How many orthodontists are employed in the U.S.?
About 6,210 people work as orthodontists nationwide.
Which state pays orthodontists the most?
Connecticut pays the most at a median of $478,680, followed by Colorado ($416,000) and Maryland ($361,030).
Which state pays orthodontists the least?
Georgia has the lowest median at $159,230.
Where are orthodontists jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Maine at 2.37×.