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Orthodontist salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Orthodontist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$1,466
Average $1,466
Low $1,080
High $1,989

The average salary for a orthodontist is $1,466 per day in the United States. 402 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 18, 2026).

Orthodontist job openings in United States

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Orthodontist
Middlebury, IN
From $400,000 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Orthodontist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Stanbrick Dental Services
 
$520,000per year
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DENTAL GROUP
 
$520,000per year
Gentle Family Dentistry
 
$520,000per year
Smiley Dental & Orthodontics
 
$503,750per year
Summit Family Dentistry
 
$500,500per year
42 North Dental
 
$500,000per year

Highest paying cities for Orthodontists near United States

  1. Columbia, SC
    $1,821 per day
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $1,182 per day
  3. San Diego, CA
    $1,175 per day
  4. New York, NY
    $1,166 per day

Where can an Orthodontist earn more?

Compare salaries for Orthodontists in different locations
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