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Orthodontist salary in United States

How much does an Orthodontist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$1,487
Average $1,487
Low $1,108
High $1,995

The average salary for a orthodontist is $1,487 per day in the United States. 449 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 3, 2026).

Orthodontist job openings in United States

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Orthodontist
Kids Dental Brands3.8out of 5 stars.
Tupelo, MS
Full-time
3 weeks 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 Group
 
$520,000per year
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DENTAL GROUP
 
$520,000per year
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Gentle Family Dentistry
 
$520,000per year
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Smiley Dental & Orthodontics
 
$503,750per year
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Summit Family Dentistry
 
$500,500per year
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42 North Dental
 
$500,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Orthodontists near United States

  1. Columbia, SC
    $1,872 per day
  2. New York, NY
    $1,741 per day
  3. San Antonio, TX
    $1,643 per day
  4. San Diego, CA
    $1,293 per day
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $1,288 per day

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The average salary for an Orthodontist is $1,487 per day in the United States. This figure is based on 449 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 3, 2026.

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Orthodontist salaries typically range between a low of $1,108 and a high of $1,995 per day, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Orthodontist include Columbia, SC at $1,872 per day, New York, NY at $1,741 per day, and San Antonio, TX at $1,643 per day.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Orthodontist include Stanbrick Dental Group ($520,000 per year) and DENTAL GROUP ($520,000 per year).