Orthodontists pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $96,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $345,150 or more. The middle half of orthodontists in Phoenix earn between $203,710 and $331,140.
- $97K10th
- $204K25th
- $272KMedian
- $331K75th
- $345K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $248,410 | $20,701 | $119.43 |
| Median | $272,330 | $22,694 | $130.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $203,710 | $16,976 | $97.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $331,140 | $27,595 | $159.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orthodontists pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Orthodontists in Phoenix earn about the same as the Arizona average ($242,650) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($259,400). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $289,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $248,410 | $272,330 | $96,880 | $345,150 | 100 |
| Arizona | $242,650 | $272,330 | $96,730 | $345,150 | 120 |
| United States | $259,400 | $289,140 | $99,850 | $416,000 | 6,210 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Orthodontists salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $248,410, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $176,322 a year, or $14,693 a month and $6,782 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for orthodontists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $248,410 buys what about $240,437 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Orthodontists salary in nearby metro areas
- Nashville, TN$279,600
- Atlanta, GA$174,100
- Cleveland, OH$277,590
- Durham, NC$278,540
- Washington, DC$285,910
- Baltimore, MD$331,720
Highest-paying cities for orthodontists
Baltimore, MD pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($331,720).
- Baltimore, MD$331,720
- New York, NY$317,690
- Philadelphia, PA$303,220
- Washington, DC$285,910
- Portland, ME$281,120
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Orthodontists salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do orthodontists make an hour in Phoenix?
$119.43 an hour on average, and $130.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orthodontists salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $96,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $203,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orthodontists take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $176,322 a year ($14,693 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $248,410.
Do orthodontists earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($259,400).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1023; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 15.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.08, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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