SOC 29-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Orthodontists — Missouri
Missouri
In Missouri the median wage for Orthodontists is $332,630 a year, which is 15.0% higher than the national figure of $289,140.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Missouri the median wage for Orthodontists is $332,630 a year, which is 15.0% higher than the national figure of $289,140. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $332,630 and $332,630. The lowest tenth earn under $161,730, while the highest tenth earn more than $332,630.
Missouri ranks number 7th out of 22 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 733 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 4th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $161,730 | −44.1% |
| 25th | $332,630 | +15.0% |
| Median (50th) | $332,630 | +15.0% |
| 75th | $332,630 | +15.0% |
| 90th | $332,630 | +15.0% |
| Mean | $295,460 | +2.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Missouri run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $332,630 goes as far as $366,333 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$332,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$366,333US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $332,630 a year, 15.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $161,730 to $332,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 7th of 22 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Orthodontists in Missouri?
The median annual wage is $332,630, or $159.92 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 Missouri is 15.0% 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 Missouri earns more than $332,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $161,730 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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