Based on a national salary survey, the median salary for an Orthodontist with -1 year of experience is $90,000 and $140,000 and $160,000 with 2 or 20+ years.
The average orthodontist makes approximately $50,000/ year in the United States. Location and specialty orthodontic practices can increase the yearly wage earned by an orthodontist. Orthodontist's who practice oral surgery will see a large increase to their yearly income.