SOC 29-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Orthodontists — Connecticut
Connecticut
In Connecticut the median wage for Orthodontists reaches $478,680 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Connecticut the median wage for Orthodontists reaches $478,680 a year. That is 65.6% more than the national median of $289,140. Pay ranges from under $205,070 at the tenth percentile to more than $504,920 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $324,670 to $491,860.
Connecticut ranks number 1st out of 22 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 674 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 3rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $205,070 | −29.1% |
| 25th | $324,670 | +12.3% |
| Median (50th) | $478,680 | +65.6% |
| 75th | $491,860 | +70.1% |
| 90th | $504,920 | +74.6% |
| Mean | $412,100 | +42.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $478,680 buys what $462,046 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 59.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$478,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$462,046US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $478,680 a year, 65.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $205,070 to $504,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 1st of 22 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Orthodontists in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $478,680, or $230.13 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 Connecticut is 65.6% higher. 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 Connecticut earns more than $504,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $205,070 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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