SOC 29-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Orthodontists — Atlanta
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
At $159,230, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Orthodontists, 44.9% beneath the national figure of $289,140.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to grow about as fast as average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +4.4%
- Openings per year
- 200
- Typical entry-level education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
12.0% of people in this occupation work for themselves.
Projections are published nationally only. This is the outlook for the occupation across the United States, not a measurement for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Salary overview
At $159,230, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Orthodontists, 44.9% beneath the national figure of $289,140. Pay ranges from under $125,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $219,770 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $146,580 to $159,310.
Of the 687 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 29th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $125,600 | −56.6% |
| 25th | $146,580 | −49.3% |
| Median (50th) | $159,230 | −44.9% |
| 75th | $159,310 | −44.9% |
| 90th | $219,770 | −24.0% |
| Mean | $174,100 | −39.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Atlanta sit close to the national average, so $159,230 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$159,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$159,071US average = 100 · BEA 2024Why the state that pays most is usually not where pay goes furthest
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $159,230 a year, 44.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $125,600 to $219,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Orthodontists in Atlanta, GA?
The median annual wage is $159,230, or $76.55 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $289,140, so pay in Atlanta, GA is 44.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Atlanta, GA earns more than $219,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $125,600 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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