Orthodontists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $159,230
Median hourly $76.55
10th percentile $125,600
90th percentile $219,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $125,600
    25th
    $146,580
    50th (median)
    $159,230
    75th
    $159,310
    90th
    $219,770

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Orthodontists salary vs area income 184% Median Orthodontists salary is 84% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Orthodontists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $361,650
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $361,040
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $324,280
    Portland-South Portland, ME $323,460
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $311,180
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $281,850

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orthodontists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Orthodontists in Atlanta, GA is $76.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.66 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Orthodontists in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Orthodontists (10th percentile) earn around $125,600 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $146,580.