Orthodontists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $211,410
Median hourly $101.64
10th percentile $211,410
90th percentile —
Employed locally 200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $211,410
    25th
    $211,410
    50th (median)
    $211,410

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Orthodontists salary vs area income 309% Median Orthodontists salary is 209% 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

    Nearby metros — Orthodontists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $324,280
    Ohio $211,410

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Physicians, All Other $217,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,890
    Nurse Practitioners $128,300
    Pharmacists $136,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orthodontists make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Orthodontists in Cleveland, OH is $101.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $152.92 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Orthodontists (10th percentile) earn around $211,410 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $211,410.