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Orthodontist salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Orthodontist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$1,468
Average $1,468
Low $1,082
High $1,992

The average salary for a orthodontist is $1,468 per day in the United States. 408 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 25, 2026).

Orthodontist job openings in United States

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Orthodontist
MyOrthodontist3.7out of 5 stars.
Sanford, NC
$1,600 a month
Full-time
22 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Orthodontist in United States

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

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Highest paying cities for Orthodontists near United States

  1. Columbia, SC
    $1,821 per day
  2. New York, NY
    $1,596 per day
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $1,182 per day
  4. San Diego, CA
    $1,175 per day

Where can an Orthodontist earn more?

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