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Orthodontists in California

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$198,330 Median Salary
  • Orthodontists in California earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

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How Many Orthodontists Work in California?

In 2018, there were 380 Orthodontists working in the state.

There were 500 Orthodontists employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 120 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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The typical state has 130 Orthodontists working in it, which means California has more Orthodontists than average.

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What do Orthodontists Make in California?

In 2018 wages for Orthodontists ranged from $56,320 to $208,000 with $198,330 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $27.08 to $100. The median hourly rate was $95.35.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $98.8 an hour.

The hourly rate declined by $3.45.

The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top States for Orthodontists Employment

View the list below to see where most Orthodontists work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Texas 610 $183,480
Massachusetts 430 $208,000
California 380 $198,330
Florida 370 $180,720
Maryland 330 $194,610
Ohio 220 $208,000
North Carolina 190 $208,000
New Jersey 180 $208,000
New York 150 $208,000
Oklahoma 130 $208,000
Indiana 110 $208,000
Washington 110 $208,000
Virginia 90 $208,000
Wisconsin 90 $201,010
Kentucky 80 $88,770
Michigan 80 $208,000
Tennessee 60 $208,000
Idaho 40 $184,760
Utah 40 $99,510

Below are the states where Orthodontists get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Arkansas $208,000
Colorado $208,000
Indiana $208,000
Iowa $208,000
Massachusetts $208,000
Michigan $208,000
Nebraska $208,000
New Hampshire $208,000
New Jersey $208,000
New York $208,000

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Occupation California Employment Total
Dentists, General 17,240
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 550

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