Orthodontist salary in Colorado
What orthodontists earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$416,000$200.00 per hour
vs U.S.+44%U.S. median $289,140
Middle half earn$416,000 – $520,000Top 10%: $520,000+
Jobs1601.35× the U.S. concentration
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Orthodontist pay in similar states
Connecticut · $478,680 Maryland · $361,030 Michigan · $357,090 Illinois · $343,100 Tennessee · $339,610 Missouri · $332,630
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Registered Nurses · $100,260 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 Nursing Assistants · $47,380 Medical Assistants · $48,400 Dental Assistants · $48,340 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,970 Physical Therapists · $102,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $70,050 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,880 Pharmacists · $156,030 Speech-Language Pathologists · $110,750 Dental Hygienists · $109,580
Questions
How much does an orthodontist make in Colorado?
Orthodontists in Colorado earned a median of $416,000 a year ($200.00 an hour) in May 2025, 44% more than the national median of $289,140. The middle half earned $416,000 to $520,000.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.