Orthodontist salary in Illinois
What orthodontists earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$343,100$164.95 per hour
vs U.S.+19%U.S. median $289,140
Middle half earn$225,140 – $471,390Top 10%: $489,340+
Jobs–In Illinois
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Orthodontist pay in similar states
Maryland · $361,030 Michigan · $357,090 Tennessee · $339,610 Missouri · $332,630 Montana · $312,840 South Carolina · $311,450
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does an orthodontist make in Illinois?
Orthodontists in Illinois earned a median of $343,100 a year ($164.95 an hour) in May 2025, 19% more than the national median of $289,140. The middle half earned $225,140 to $471,390.
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.