SOC 29-1023 · Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Orthodontists wages by metro
National median annual wage
$289,140
- 10th percentile
- $99,850
- 25th percentile
- $146,580
- Median
- $289,140
- 75th percentile
- $342,300
- 90th percentile
- $416,000
- Mean
- $259,400
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 6,210.
That median is 467.2% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
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Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | Not available | $100,400 | $361,650 | $363,310 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | Not available | $235,240 | $361,040 | $361,050 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | Not available | $181,990 | $323,460 | $323,460 |
| Cleveland, OH | Not available | $219,300 | $318,070 | $318,070 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | Not available | $170,450 | $311,180 | $413,360 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | Not available | $98,920 | $281,850 | $479,770 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 100 | $96,880 | $272,330 | $345,150 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | Not available | $98,300 | $248,110 | $403,620 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | Not available | $199,990 | $199,990 | $361,050 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | Not available | $125,600 | $159,230 | $219,770 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 210 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 100 | $96,880 | $272,330 | $345,150 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | Not available | $205,070 | $478,680 | $504,920 |
| Colorado | 160 | $155,590 | $416,000 | $520,000 |
| Maryland | Not available | $226,420 | $361,030 | $361,050 |
| Michigan | 140 | $171,560 | $357,090 | $423,380 |
| Illinois | Not available | $99,560 | $343,100 | $489,340 |
| Tennessee | Not available | $180,190 | $339,610 | $363,310 |
| Missouri | Not available | $161,730 | $332,630 | $332,630 |
| Montana | Not available | $95,490 | $312,840 | $375,190 |
| South Carolina | Not available | $143,840 | $311,450 | $377,370 |
| Pennsylvania | Not available | $202,170 | $311,180 | $443,080 |
| Maine | 60 | $171,120 | $301,250 | $323,460 |
| Washington | 290 | $62,940 | $290,430 | $435,260 |
| Arizona | 120 | $96,730 | $272,330 | $345,150 |
| Alabama | Not available | $193,860 | $253,670 | $316,370 |
| North Carolina | 160 | $182,170 | $224,990 | $398,000 |
| Ohio | 250 | $104,990 | $219,300 | $324,970 |
| Wisconsin | 90 | $106,040 | $212,860 | $313,050 |
| New York | 130 | $61,410 | $172,980 | $430,460 |
| Georgia | Not available | $112,750 | $159,230 | $219,740 |
| Florida | 450 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Idaho | 40 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Indiana | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Mississippi | 90 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Nebraska | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Oklahoma | 30 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Texas | 1,070 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other healthcare practitioners and technical occupations
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Physicians, All Other
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Pharmacists
- Physical Therapists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Orthodontists?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Orthodontists is $289,140. Employment is 6,210.
How does Orthodontists pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Orthodontists is 467.2% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Orthodontists?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN is highest on this page's list at $361,650.