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Orthodontist Salary in Alabama

Median Annual in Alabama
$253,670/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$121.96/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alabama

groups Employed in AL
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public U.S. Median
$289,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$285,590 #12 of 22

Orthodontist pay in Alabama, explained

Orthodontists in Alabama earn a median of $253,670 per year ($121.96 per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $289,140. Entry-level workers earn around $193,860, while the most experienced orthodontists reach about $316,370. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alabama.

Is $253,670 good pay in Alabama?

Adjusted for Alabama's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $253,670 is worth about $285,590 in national buying power — ranking Alabama #12 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Orthodontist pay by experience in Alabama

Entry level (10th pct)
$193,860
$93.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$253,670
$121.96/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$316,370
$152.10/hr

Orthodontist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AL
Alabama (here) $253,670 $285,590 —
Tennessee $339,610 $369,664 −$85,940
Georgia $159,230 $165,360 +$94,440

Orthodontist in Alabama: FAQ

How much do orthodontists make in Alabama?

Orthodontists in Alabama earn a median of $253,670 per year ($121.96 per hour), compared with $289,140 nationally.

Does Alabama pay orthodontists well?

At $253,670, Alabama pays 12% below the national median for orthodontists.

Orthodontist salary in other states

Connecticut · $478,680 Colorado · $416,000 Maryland · $361,030 Michigan · $357,090 Illinois · $343,100 Tennessee · $339,610 Missouri · $332,630 Montana · $312,840 South Carolina · $311,450 Pennsylvania · $311,180 Maine · $301,250 Washington · $290,430

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