Arizona Median
$272,330
per year
Hourly Rate
$130.93
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $289,140
State Rank
#13 of 19
120 employed here
How much does an Orthodontist make in Arizona?
Orthodontists in Arizona take home a median of $272,330 annually — roughly $130.93 an hour — which runs 6% below the national median of $289,140.
Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $96,730 while the top 10% make $345,150 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $203,710 and $301,740 a year.
Orthodontist salary range in Arizona
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $96,730 | $46.50 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $203,710 | $97.94 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $272,330 | $130.93 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $301,740 | $145.07 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $345,150 | $165.94 |
|
How Arizona compares
Arizona ranks 13th out of 19 states and territories for Orthodontist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Orthodontist salary in other states
Connecticut $478,680Colorado $416,000Maryland $361,030Michigan $357,090Illinois $343,100Tennessee $339,610Missouri $332,630Montana $312,840South Carolina $311,450Pennsylvania $311,180Maine $301,250Washington $290,430Alabama $253,670North Carolina $224,990Ohio $219,300Wisconsin $212,860New York $172,980Georgia $159,230
Working as an Orthodontist in Arizona
Nationally, about 6,000 people work as Orthodontists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($272,330) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Orthodontist make in Arizona?
The median Orthodontist salary in Arizona is $272,330 per year, or about $130.93 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $96,730 at the entry level to $345,150 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Orthodontists about 6% less than the national median of $289,140. Arizona ranks 13th out of 19 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Orthodontists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $272,330 a year. About 120 Orthodontists are employed in Arizona. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.