Median pay$311,450$149.73 per hour
vs U.S.+8%U.S. median $289,140
Middle half earn$218,080 – $377,370Top 10%: $377,370+
Jobs–In South Carolina
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Orthodontist pay in similar states
Other healthcare salaries in South Carolina
Registered Nurses · $82,360 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,110 Nursing Assistants · $37,220 Medical Assistants · $41,160 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,820 Pharmacy Technicians · $42,120 Nurse Practitioners · $123,290 Dental Assistants · $47,320 Pharmacists · $135,700 Physicians, All Other · $274,480 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $55,280 Emergency Medical Technicians · $40,370
Questions
How much does an orthodontist make in South Carolina?
Orthodontists in South Carolina earned a median of $311,450 a year ($149.73 an hour) in May 2025, 8% more than the national median of $289,140. The middle half earned $218,080 to $377,370.
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.