SOC 29-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Orthodontists — South Carolina
South Carolina
The median wage here is $311,450 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $289,140.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $311,450 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $289,140. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $218,080 and $377,370. The lowest tenth earn under $143,840, while the highest tenth earn more than $377,370.
South Carolina ranks number 9th out of 22 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 713 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 4th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $143,840 | −50.3% |
| 25th | $218,080 | −24.6% |
| Median (50th) | $311,450 | +7.7% |
| 75th | $377,370 | +30.5% |
| 90th | $377,370 | +30.5% |
| Mean | $292,350 | +1.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $311,450 goes as far as $332,391 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$311,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$332,391US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $311,450 a year, 7.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $143,840 to $377,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 9th of 22 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Orthodontists in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $311,450, or $149.73 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 South Carolina is 7.7% 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 South Carolina earns more than $377,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $143,840 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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