verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Orthodontist Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$212,860/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$102.34/hr
▼ 26% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
90
public U.S. Median
$289,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$226,218 #20 of 22

Orthodontist pay in Wisconsin, explained

Orthodontists in Wisconsin earn a median of $212,860 per year ($102.34 per hour), which is 26% below the national median of $289,140. Entry-level workers earn around $106,040, while the most experienced orthodontists reach about $313,050. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $212,860 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $212,860 is worth about $226,218 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #20 for real pay (vs #20 on the sticker number).

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Orthodontist pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$106,040
$50.98/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$212,860
$102.34/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$313,050
$150.50/hr

Orthodontist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $212,860 $226,218
Michigan $357,090 $371,130 −$144,230
Illinois $343,100 $343,244 −$130,240

Orthodontist in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do orthodontists make in Wisconsin?

Orthodontists in Wisconsin earn a median of $212,860 per year ($102.34 per hour), compared with $289,140 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay orthodontists well?

At $212,860, Wisconsin pays 26% below the national median for orthodontists. An estimated 90 work in the state.

Orthodontist salary in other states

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