Orthodontists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $272,330
Median hourly $130.93
10th percentile $96,880
90th percentile $345,150
Employed locally 100

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,880
    25th
    $203,710
    50th (median)
    $272,330
    75th
    $331,140
    90th
    $345,150

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Orthodontists salary vs area income 322% Median Orthodontists salary is 222% 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 $98,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,880
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    Nurse Practitioners $134,630
    Pharmacists $136,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orthodontists make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Orthodontists in Phoenix, AZ is $130.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $165.94 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Orthodontists (10th percentile) earn around $96,880 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $203,710.