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Orthodontist salary in California, 2026

How much does an Orthodontist make in California?

Average base salary

$1,440
same
as national average
Average $1,440
Low $1,025
High $2,023

The average salary for a orthodontist is $1,440 per day in California. 96 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 7, 2026).

Orthodontist job openings in California

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Orthodontist
Apollonia Dental Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
$1,200 - $3,000 a day
Part-time
11 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Orthodontist in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
DENTAL GROUP
 
$520,000per year
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Gentle Family Dentistry
 
$520,000per year
Cali Dental
 
$450,465per year
ETS Recruit
 
$444,600per year
A+ Dentistry for Kids
 
$429,000per year
smiles west
 
$426,833per year

Highest paying cities for Orthodontists near California

  1. Long Beach, CA
    $1,844 per day
  2. Sacramento, CA
    $1,607 per day
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $1,571 per day
  4. Modesto, CA
    $1,472 per day
  5. Santa Ana, CA
    $1,381 per day

Where can an Orthodontist earn more?

Compare salaries for Orthodontists in different locations
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