SOC 29-1023 · May 2025 · United States
Orthodontists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Orthodontists across the United States is $289,140 per year, measured over 6,210 jobs. The highest state median is in Connecticut, at $478,680.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Orthodontists
Pay for this occupation varies by 200.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Connecticut pays $478,680 and Georgia pays $159,230.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $478,680 | — | |
| 2 | Colorado | $416,000 | 160 | |
| 3 | Maryland | $361,030 | — | |
| 4 | Michigan | $357,090 | 140 | |
| 5 | Illinois | $343,100 | — | |
| 6 | Tennessee | $339,610 | — | |
| 7 | Missouri | $332,630 | — | |
| 8 | Montana | $312,840 | — | |
| 9 | South Carolina | $311,450 | — | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $311,180 | — |
States with the most Orthodontists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | 290 | $290,430 | |
| 2 | Ohio | 250 | $219,300 | |
| 3 | Colorado | 160 | $416,000 | |
| 4 | North Carolina | 160 | $224,990 | |
| 5 | Michigan | 140 | $357,090 | |
| 6 | New York | 130 | $172,980 | |
| 7 | Arizona | 120 | $272,330 | |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 90 | $212,860 | |
| 9 | Maine | 60 | $301,250 | |
| 10 | Oklahoma | 30 | $239,200 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville | $361,650 | — |
| 2 | Baltimore | $361,040 | — |
| 3 | Portland | $323,460 | — |
| 4 | Cleveland | $318,070 | — |
| 5 | Philadelphia | $311,180 | — |
| 6 | New York | $281,850 | — |
| 7 | Phoenix | $272,330 | 100 |
| 8 | Washington | $248,110 | — |
| 9 | Detroit | $239,200 | — |
| 10 | Indianapolis | $239,200 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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