Orthodontist salary in Pennsylvania
What orthodontists earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$311,180$149.61 per hour
vs U.S.+8%U.S. median $289,140
Middle half earn$311,180 – $311,280Top 10%: $443,080+
Jobs–In Pennsylvania
Orthodontist pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $311,180 | $149.61 | – |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Orthodontist pay in similar states
Tennessee · $339,610 Missouri · $332,630 Montana · $312,840 South Carolina · $311,450 Maine · $301,250 Washington · $290,430
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does an orthodontist make in Pennsylvania?
Orthodontists in Pennsylvania earned a median of $311,180 a year ($149.61 an hour) in May 2025, 8% more than the national median of $289,140. The middle half earned $311,180 to $311,280.
Where in Pennsylvania do orthodontists earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $311,180.
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.