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Orthodontists

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Orthodontists

National Avg Annual Salary

$254,620

National Avg Hourly Wage

$122.41

National Total Employment

5,150

Top Metro Avg Salary

$350,960

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Highest Paying State

Connecticut leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $381,660.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 670 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ shows an average annual salary of $350,960.

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Largest Metro Market

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has a broad labor footprint with 210 jobs.

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Top States for Orthodontists

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Connecticut CT $381,660 80 Open
Michigan MI $340,840 0 Open
Illinois IL $335,730 0 Open
Maryland MD $315,840 0 Open
North Carolina NC $302,980 110 Open
Iowa IA $289,570 30 Open
Missouri MO $275,470 0 Open
Florida FL $273,360 0 Open
Texas TX $272,370 0 Open
Pennsylvania PA $267,880 0 Open