Orthodontist salary in North Carolina
What orthodontists earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$224,990$108.17 per hour
vs U.S.−22%U.S. median $289,140
Middle half earn$199,990 – $362,340Top 10%: $398,000+
Jobs1600.81× the U.S. concentration
Orthodontist pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $199,990 | $96.15 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Orthodontist pay in similar states
Alabama · $253,670 Indiana · $239,200+ Nebraska · $239,200+ Oklahoma · $239,200+ Ohio · $219,300 Wisconsin · $212,860
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450
Questions
How much does an orthodontist make in North Carolina?
Orthodontists in North Carolina earned a median of $224,990 a year ($108.17 an hour) in May 2025, 22% less than the national median of $289,140. The middle half earned $199,990 to $362,340.
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.