Georgia Median
$159,230
per year
Hourly Rate
$76.55
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-45% vs US median
US median $289,140
State Rank
#19 of 19
state estimate
How much does an Orthodontist make in Georgia?
Orthodontists in Georgia take home a median of $159,230 annually — roughly $76.55 an hour — which runs 45% below the national median of $289,140.
Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $112,750 while the top 10% make $219,740 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $125,620 and $159,310 a year.
Orthodontist salary range in Georgia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $112,750 | $54.21 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $125,620 | $60.39 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $159,230 | $76.55 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $159,310 | $76.59 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $219,740 | $105.64 |
|
How Georgia compares
Georgia ranks 19th 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 $290,430Arizona $272,330Alabama $253,670North Carolina $224,990Ohio $219,300Wisconsin $212,860New York $172,980
Working as an Orthodontist in Georgia
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 Georgia pay ($159,230) 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 Georgia?
The median Orthodontist salary in Georgia is $159,230 per year, or about $76.55 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $112,750 at the entry level to $219,740 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Orthodontists about 45% less than the national median of $289,140. Georgia ranks 19th out of 19 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Orthodontists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $159,230 a year. 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 Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), 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.