Orthodontists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $323,460
Median hourly $155.51
10th percentile $181,990
90th percentile $323,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $181,990
    25th
    $244,390
    50th (median)
    $323,460
    75th
    $323,460
    90th
    $323,460

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Orthodontists salary vs area income 365% Median Orthodontists salary is 265% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $311,180
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $281,850
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $272,330

    Nearby metros — Orthodontists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $324,280
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $272,330
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $234,170

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,830
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,080
    Physical Therapists $97,850
    Nurse Practitioners $121,810
    Physicians, All Other $442,790
    Pharmacists $135,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orthodontists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Orthodontists in Portland, ME is $155.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $155.51 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Orthodontists (10th percentile) earn around $181,990 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $244,390.