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Orthodontist Salary in Missouri

Median Annual in Missouri
$332,630/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$159.92/hr
▲ 15% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Missouri

groups Employed in MO
public U.S. Median
$289,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$366,264 #5 of 22

Orthodontist pay in Missouri, explained

Orthodontists in Missouri earn a median of $332,630 per year ($159.92 per hour), which is 15% above the national median of $289,140. Entry-level workers earn around $161,730, while the most experienced orthodontists reach about $332,630. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Missouri.

Is $332,630 good pay in Missouri?

Adjusted for Missouri's cost of living (which runs 91% of the U.S. average), that $332,630 is worth about $366,264 in national buying power — ranking Missouri #5 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Orthodontist pay by experience in Missouri

Entry level (10th pct)
$161,730
$77.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$332,630
$159.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$332,630
$159.92/hr

Orthodontist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MO
Missouri (here) $332,630 $366,264
Illinois $343,100 $343,244 −$10,470
Tennessee $339,610 $369,664 −$6,980
Oklahoma $239,200 $272,304 +$93,430
Nebraska $239,200 $265,474 +$93,430

Orthodontist in Missouri: FAQ

How much do orthodontists make in Missouri?

Orthodontists in Missouri earn a median of $332,630 per year ($159.92 per hour), compared with $289,140 nationally.

Does Missouri pay orthodontists well?

At $332,630, Missouri pays 15% above the national median for orthodontists.

Orthodontist salary in other states

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