average salary of a orthodontist

Orthodontists earned a median of $208,000 in 2020. The highest-paid 25 per cent earned $208,000 that year, while the lowest-paid 25 per cent earned $150,250.

The orthodontist prevents and corrects malformations of the teeth and associated oral structures. He must have completed an accredited dental programme and be licenced to practise dentistry. Practising as an orthodontist may require 2-4 years of experience. He is familiar with standard concepts, practises and procedures in a particular field. In addition, the orthodontist relies on limited experience and judgement to plan and achieve goals. Performs a variety of tasks.

Best-paid cities for orthodontists

The major cities with the highest salaries in the orthodontist profession are Tulsa, Los Angeles, Washington, Harrisburg and Nashville. Tulsa, Oklahoma $286,050 Los Angeles, California $262,340 Washington, District of Columbia $255,620 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania $242,440 Nashville, Tennessee $231,940

Best-paying states for orthodontists

The states and counties with the highest average salary for orthodontists are Oklahoma ($286,050), Virginia ($279,710), Washington ($277,050), North Carolina ($271,270), and Minnesota ($268,480). Oklahoma $286,050 Virginia $279,710 Washington $277,050 North Carolina $271,270 Minnesota $268,480

Average Orthodontist Pay vs. Other Best Jobs

Orthodontists earned an average salary of $237,990 in 2020. Comparable jobs earned the following average salary in 2020: oral and maxillofacial surgeons earned $234,990, physicians earned $218,850, pediatricians earned $184,570, and dentists earned $180,830.