The average salary for an orthodontist in California is around $187,510 per year.
Avg Salary
Orthodontists earn an average yearly salary of $187,510.
Wages typically start from $163,300.
202% above national average Updated in 2021
Orthodontist earnings by seniority
50th percentile
Mid-level orthodontist earnings begin at:
$90.15 per hour
$187,510 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level orthodontist earnings begin at:
$81.70 per hour
$169,940 per year
10th percentile
Starting level orthodontist earnings begin at:
$78.51 per hour
$163,300 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Orthodontist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Utah | $99,510 |
| Louisiana | $98,620 |
| Nevada | $98,490 |
| Kentucky | $88,770 |
| Connecticut | $478,680 |
| Colorado | $416,000 |
| Maryland | $361,030 |
| Michigan | $357,090 |
| Massachusetts | $344,120 |
| Illinois | $343,100 |
| Tennessee | $339,610 |
| Missouri | $332,630 |
| Virginia | $324,660 |
| Montana | $312,840 |
| South Carolina | $311,450 |
| Pennsylvania | $311,180 |
| Maine | $301,250 |
| New Jersey | $292,260 |
| Washington | $290,430 |
| Arizona | $272,330 |
| Oklahoma | $261,650 |
| Arkansas | $259,010 |
| Iowa | $257,670 |
| Alabama | $253,670 |
| Minnesota | $250,490 |
| North Carolina | $224,990 |
| Ohio | $219,300 |
| Wisconsin | $212,860 |
| California | $187,510 |
| Idaho | $184,760 |
| Florida | $180,720 |
| New York | $172,980 |
| Georgia | $159,230 |
| Texas | $158,810 |
| New Mexico | $157,590 |
| Indiana | $103,180 |
How do orthodontist salaries compare to similar careers?
Orthodontists earn 82% more than similar careers in California.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Dentist salary | $164K |
| Podiatrist salary | $159K |
| Veterinarian salary | $122K |
| Chiropractor salary | $78K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)