Missouri Median
$332,630
per year
Hourly Rate
$159.92
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+15% vs US median
US median $289,140
State Rank
#7 of 19
state estimate
How much does an Orthodontist make in Missouri?
Orthodontists in Missouri take home a median of $332,630 annually — roughly $159.92 an hour — which runs 15% above the national median of $289,140.
Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $161,730 while the top 10% make $332,630 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $332,630 and $332,630 a year.
Orthodontist salary range in Missouri
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $161,730 | $77.75 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $332,630 | $159.92 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $332,630 | $159.92 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $332,630 | $159.92 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $332,630 | $159.92 |
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How Missouri compares
Missouri ranks 7th 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 $339,610Montana $312,840South Carolina $311,450Pennsylvania $311,180Maine $301,250Washington $290,430Arizona $272,330Alabama $253,670North Carolina $224,990Ohio $219,300Wisconsin $212,860New York $172,980Georgia $159,230
Working as an Orthodontist in Missouri
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 Missouri pay ($332,630) 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 Missouri?
The median Orthodontist salary in Missouri is $332,630 per year, or about $159.92 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $161,730 at the entry level to $332,630 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Orthodontists about 15% more than the national median of $289,140. Missouri ranks 7th out of 19 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Orthodontists?
Yes on pay — Missouri pays above the national median for this occupation, at $332,630 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Orthodontist salary report
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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.