Median pay$172,980$83.16 per hour
vs U.S.−40%U.S. median $289,140
Middle half earn$98,920 – $258,500Top 10%: $430,460+
Jobs1300.35× the U.S. concentration
Orthodontist pay in New York cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $281,850 | $135.51 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
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Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does an orthodontist make in New York?
Orthodontists in New York earned a median of $172,980 a year ($83.16 an hour) in May 2025, 40% less than the national median of $289,140. The middle half earned $98,920 to $258,500.
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.