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Orthodontist Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$357,090/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$171.68/hr
▲ 24% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
140
public U.S. Median
$289,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$371,130 #3 of 22

Orthodontist pay in Michigan, explained

Orthodontists in Michigan earn a median of $357,090 per year ($171.68 per hour), which is 24% above the national median of $289,140. Entry-level workers earn around $171,560, while the most experienced orthodontists reach about $423,380. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $357,090 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $357,090 is worth about $371,130 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #3 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Orthodontist pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$171,560
$82.48/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$357,090
$171.68/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$423,380
$203.55/hr

Orthodontist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $357,090 $371,130
Indiana $239,200 $256,298 +$117,890
Ohio $219,300 $236,381 +$137,790
Wisconsin $212,860 $226,218 +$144,230

Orthodontist in Michigan: FAQ

How much do orthodontists make in Michigan?

Orthodontists in Michigan earn a median of $357,090 per year ($171.68 per hour), compared with $289,140 nationally.

Does Michigan pay orthodontists well?

At $357,090, Michigan pays 24% above the national median for orthodontists. An estimated 140 work in the state.

Orthodontist salary in other states

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