Median pay$357,090$171.68 per hour
vs U.S.+24%U.S. median $289,140
Middle half earn$259,940 – $389,940Top 10%: $423,380+
Jobs1400.78× the U.S. concentration
Orthodontist pay in Michigan cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
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Other healthcare salaries in Michigan
Registered Nurses · $94,300 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,000 Nursing Assistants · $39,570 Medical Assistants · $39,870 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,340 Physicians, All Other · $155,480 Dental Assistants · $48,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,460 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,260 Pharmacists · $137,860 Dental Hygienists · $83,790 Physical Therapists · $100,900
Questions
How much does an orthodontist make in Michigan?
Orthodontists in Michigan earned a median of $357,090 a year ($171.68 an hour) in May 2025, 24% more than the national median of $289,140. The middle half earned $259,940 to $389,940.
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.