Orthodontist Salary
Orthodontists earn a median $289,140 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$289,140
$139.01 per hour
Range
$99,850 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
6,210
across the U.S.
Orthodontist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$208,373
per year · effective tax rate 27.9%
$17,364Monthly
$8,682Twice a month
$8,014Every 2 weeks
$100.18Hourly
- Federal income tax$64,333
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$4,995
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$208,373
Marginal rate: 35% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $99,850 | $48.00 | $79,074 |
| 25th percentile | $146,580 | $70.47 | $111,453 |
| Median (50th) | $289,140+ | $139.01 | $208,373 |
| 75th percentile | $342,300+ | $164.57 | $241,678 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $416,000+ | $200.00 | $287,851 |
Orthodontist salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $239,200+ | $298,376 | $205,070 – $239,200+ | — |
| Colorado | $239,200+ | $270,255 | $155,590 – $239,200+ | 160 |
| Maryland | $239,200+ | $234,644 | $226,420 – $239,200+ | — |
| Michigan | $239,200+ | $236,018 | $171,560 – $239,200+ | 140 |
| Illinois | $239,200+ | $225,340 | $99,560 – $239,200+ | — |
| Tennessee | $239,200+ | $239,992 | $180,190 – $239,200+ | — |
| Missouri | $239,200+ | $220,923 | $161,730 – $239,200+ | — |
| Montana | $239,200+ | $206,906 | $95,490 – $239,200+ | — |
| South Carolina | $239,200+ | $204,820 | $143,840 – $239,200+ | — |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200+ | $212,628 | $202,170 – $239,200+ | — |
| Maine | $239,200+ | $195,916 | $171,120 – $239,200+ | 60 |
| Washington | $239,200+ | $209,181 | $62,940 – $239,200+ | 290 |
| Arizona | $239,200+ | $191,242 | $96,730 – $239,200+ | 120 |
| Alabama | $239,200+ | $173,173 | $193,860 – $239,200+ | — |
| Indiana | $239,200+ | $169,065 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | — |
| Nebraska | $239,200+ | $166,088 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | — |
| Oklahoma | $239,200+ | $165,873 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 30 |
| North Carolina | $224,990 | $158,295 | $182,170 – $239,200+ | 160 |
| Ohio | $219,300 | $157,779 | $104,990 – $239,200+ | 250 |
| Wisconsin | $212,860 | $148,497 | $106,040 – $239,200+ | 90 |
| New York | $172,980 | $120,332 | $61,410 – $239,200+ | 130 |
| Georgia | $159,230 | $112,458 | $112,750 – $219,740 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a orthodontist make?
The national median salary for orthodontists is $289,140 a year ($139.01 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $99,850 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays orthodontists the most?
Connecticut has the highest median pay at $239,200+.
How many orthodontists are there in the U.S.?
About 6,210 people work as orthodontists nationwide.