Orthodontists Salary by State
The national median pay for orthodontists is $289,140 a year. By state, it ranges from $159,230 in Georgia to $478,680 in Connecticut.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $99,850
- 25th percentile
- $146,580
- Median
- $289,140
- 75th percentile
- $342,300
- Top 10%
- $416,000
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 6,210 jobs.
Median pay in 19 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $478,680 | +66% | $205,070 | $504,920 | Not published |
| 2 | Colorado | $416,000 | +44% | $155,590 | $520,000 | 160 |
| 3 | Maryland | $361,030 | +25% | $226,420 | $361,050 | Not published |
| 4 | Michigan | $357,090 | +24% | $171,560 | $423,380 | 140 |
| 5 | Illinois | $343,100 | +19% | $99,560 | $489,340 | Not published |
| 6 | Tennessee | $339,610 | +17% | $180,190 | $363,310 | Not published |
| 7 | Missouri | $332,630 | +15% | $161,730 | $332,630 | Not published |
| 8 | Montana | $312,840 | +8% | $95,490 | $375,190 | Not published |
| 9 | South Carolina | $311,450 | +8% | $143,840 | $377,370 | Not published |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $311,180 | +8% | $202,170 | $443,080 | Not published |
| 11 | Maine | $301,250 | +4% | $171,120 | $323,460 | 60 |
| 12 | Washington | $290,430 | 0% | $62,940 | $435,260 | 290 |
| 13 | Arizona | $272,330 | −6% | $96,730 | $345,150 | 120 |
| 14 | Alabama | $253,670 | −12% | $193,860 | $316,370 | Not published |
| 15 | North Carolina | $224,990 | −22% | $182,170 | $398,000 | 160 |
| 16 | Ohio | $219,300 | −24% | $104,990 | $324,970 | 250 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $212,860 | −26% | $106,040 | $313,050 | 90 |
| 18 | New York | $172,980 | −40% | $61,410 | $430,460 | 130 |
| 19 | Georgia | $159,230 | −45% | $112,750 | $219,740 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Orthodontists salary questions
Which state pays orthodontists the most?
Connecticut, with a median of $478,680 a year (+66% vs. the national median of $289,140). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays orthodontists the least?
Georgia, with a median of $159,230 a year (−45% vs. national).
Where do most orthodontists work?
Washington has the most jobs, about 290, with a median of $290,430.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.