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Orthodontist Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$416,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$200.00/hr
▲ 44% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
160
public U.S. Median
$289,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$403,680 #2 of 22

Orthodontist pay in Colorado, explained

Orthodontists in Colorado earn a median of $416,000 per year ($200.00 per hour), which is 44% above the national median of $289,140. Entry-level workers earn around $155,590, while the most experienced orthodontists reach about $520,000. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $416,000 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $416,000 is worth about $403,680 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #2 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Orthodontist pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$155,590
$74.80/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$416,000
$200.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$520,000
$250.00/hr

Orthodontist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $416,000 $403,680
Nebraska $239,200 $265,474 +$176,800
Oklahoma $239,200 $272,304 +$176,800

Orthodontist in Colorado: FAQ

How much do orthodontists make in Colorado?

Orthodontists in Colorado earn a median of $416,000 per year ($200.00 per hour), compared with $289,140 nationally.

Does Colorado pay orthodontists well?

At $416,000, Colorado pays 44% above the national median for orthodontists. An estimated 160 work in the state.

Orthodontist salary in other states

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