Median pay$219,300$105.43 per hour
vs U.S.−24%U.S. median $289,140
Middle half earn$108,430 – $318,070Top 10%: $324,970+
Jobs2501.13× the U.S. concentration
Orthodontist pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $324,280 | $155.90 | 50 |
| Cleveland, OH | $318,070 | $152.92 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Orthodontist pay in similar states
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050
Questions
How much does an orthodontist make in Ohio?
Orthodontists in Ohio earned a median of $219,300 a year ($105.43 an hour) in May 2025, 24% less than the national median of $289,140. The middle half earned $108,430 to $318,070.
Where in Ohio do orthodontists earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Cleveland, OH at $318,070.
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.