Orthodontist salary in Tennessee
What orthodontists earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$339,610$163.28 per hour
vs U.S.+17%U.S. median $289,140
Middle half earn$314,990 – $354,140Top 10%: $363,310+
Jobs–In Tennessee
Orthodontist pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $361,650 | $173.87 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Orthodontist pay in similar states
Maryland · $361,030 Michigan · $357,090 Illinois · $343,100 Missouri · $332,630 Montana · $312,840 South Carolina · $311,450
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does an orthodontist make in Tennessee?
Orthodontists in Tennessee earned a median of $339,610 a year ($163.28 an hour) in May 2025, 17% more than the national median of $289,140. The middle half earned $314,990 to $354,140.
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.