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Orthodontist Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$361,030/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$173.57/hr
▲ 25% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
public U.S. Median
$289,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$343,972 #6 of 22

Orthodontist pay in Maryland, explained

Orthodontists in Maryland earn a median of $361,030 per year ($173.57 per hour), which is 25% above the national median of $289,140. Entry-level workers earn around $226,420, while the most experienced orthodontists reach about $361,050. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $361,030 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $361,030 is worth about $343,972 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #6 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Orthodontist pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$226,420
$108.86/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$361,030
$173.57/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$361,050
$173.58/hr

Orthodontist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $361,030 $343,972
Pennsylvania $311,180 $318,923 +$49,850

Orthodontist in Maryland: FAQ

How much do orthodontists make in Maryland?

Orthodontists in Maryland earn a median of $361,030 per year ($173.57 per hour), compared with $289,140 nationally.

Does Maryland pay orthodontists well?

At $361,030, Maryland pays 25% above the national median for orthodontists.

Orthodontist salary in other states

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