Orthodontist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An orthodontist earns a median of $289,140 a year ($139.01 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $259,400. About 6,210 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $289,140
- Gross pay
- $11,120.77
- Federal income tax
- −$2,474.36
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$439.96
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$192.11
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $8,014.34
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $289,140
- Federal
- $64,333
- FICA
- $16,434
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $208,373
- Marginal federal rate
- 35.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Orthodontists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-1023). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthodontist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $139.01; the average is $124.71.
What is the salary range for an orthodontist?
The bottom 10% earn under $99,850 and the top 10% earn over $416,000 a year.
How much is $289,140 after taxes?
About $208,373 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $181,969 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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