How much does a Orthodontists make per hour in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD?

Orthodontists Salary in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Median annual salary $311,180

Median hourly $149.61

10th percentile $170,450

90th percentile $413,360

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Orthodontists

Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$170,450

25th

$311,180

50th (median)

$311,180

75th

$311,180

90th

$413,360

Philadelphia economic context

Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $89,273 2023 • Census ACS

Orthodontists salary vs area income 349% Median Orthodontists salary is 249% above the area median household income

Top-paying metros for Orthodontists

Metro area	Median 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
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$281,850
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$272,330

Related occupations in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Occupation	Median salary
Registered Nurses	$99,210
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$67,150
Pharmacy Technicians	$39,450
Physicians, All Other	$179,220
Pharmacists	$137,960
Nurse Practitioners	$131,590

Frequently asked questions

How much do Orthodontists make per hour in Philadelphia?

The median hourly wage for Orthodontists in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD is $149.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $198.73 or more per hour.

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

Entry-level Orthodontists (10th percentile) earn around $170,450 per year in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $311,180.