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Orthodontist Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual in Pennsylvania
$311,180/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$149.61/hr
▲ 8% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Pennsylvania

groups Employed in PA
public U.S. Median
$289,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$318,923 #10 of 22

Orthodontist pay in Pennsylvania, explained

Orthodontists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $311,180 per year ($149.61 per hour), which is 8% above the national median of $289,140. Entry-level workers earn around $202,170, while the most experienced orthodontists reach about $443,080. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Pennsylvania.

Is $311,180 good pay in Pennsylvania?

Adjusted for Pennsylvania's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $311,180 is worth about $318,923 in national buying power — ranking Pennsylvania #10 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Orthodontist pay by experience in Pennsylvania

Entry level (10th pct)
$202,170
$97.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$311,180
$149.61/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$443,080
$213.02/hr

Orthodontist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs PA
Pennsylvania (here) $311,180 $318,923
Maryland $361,030 $343,972 −$49,850
Ohio $219,300 $236,381 +$91,880
New York $172,980 $160,284 +$138,200

Orthodontist in Pennsylvania: FAQ

How much do orthodontists make in Pennsylvania?

Orthodontists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $311,180 per year ($149.61 per hour), compared with $289,140 nationally.

Does Pennsylvania pay orthodontists well?

At $311,180, Pennsylvania pays 8% above the national median for orthodontists.

Orthodontist salary in other states

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