Orthodontists Salary
Orthodontists in Cleveland, OH make a median of $318,070 a year, or about $152.92 an hour. The range runs from $219K at the entry level to $318K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 93.92), which stretches that salary to about $338,661 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,279/month, or 7% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $318K get you in Cleveland?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Cleveland’s Regional Price Parity (93.92). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Cleveland
Orthodontists pay in Cleveland tracks closely to the national median, $318K locally vs. $289K nationwide, a 10% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,279/month, 7.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.92 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 6% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for orthodontists in metros near Cleveland, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $311K | $303K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Cleveland, OH
Entry-level orthodontists (10th percentile) start around $219K. Mid-career wages sit at $318K. Top earners bring in $318K or more, a $99K spread from bottom to top.
Orthodontists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Orthodontists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $479K | +66% | N/A |
| Colorado | $416K | +44% | 160 |
| Maryland | $361K | +25% | N/A |
| Michigan | $357K | +24% | 140 |
| Illinois | $343K | +19% | N/A |
| Tennessee | $340K | +17% | N/A |
| Missouri | $333K | +15% | N/A |
| Montana | $313K | +8% | N/A |
| South Carolina | $311K | +8% | N/A |
| Pennsylvania | $311K | +8% | N/A |
| Maine | $301K | +4% | 60 |
| Washington | $290K | +0% | 290 |
| Arizona | $272K | -6% | 120 |
| Alabama | $254K | -12% | N/A |
| North Carolina | $225K | -22% | 160 |
| Ohio | $219K | -24% | 250 |
| Wisconsin | $213K | -26% | 90 |
| New York | $173K | -40% | 130 |
| Georgia | $159K | -45% | N/A |
Showing 1–10 of 19 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a orthodontist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Cleveland?
Yes — at the median salary of $318K, rent takes 7.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,279/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for orthodontists in Cleveland?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new orthodontists typically earn — is $219K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $13,158/month. At HUD’s $1,279/month FMR, rent would take 10% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is orthodontist a high-paying job in Cleveland?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $318K locally vs. $289K nationally, a 10% difference.
How does Cleveland compare to the national average for orthodontists?
Cleveland pays $318K median vs. the U.S. average of $289K — that’s +10%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.92), the purchasing-power equivalent is $339K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do orthodontists make in Cleveland, OH?
The median is $318,070 a year, that works out to about $153 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $219,300, and experienced orthodontists can clear $318,070. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $318K enough to live in Cleveland?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $18,013/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,279/month, which eats 7.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a orthodontists salary go in Cleveland?
Cleveland has a Regional Price Parity of 93.92 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median orthodontists salary is worth about $338,661 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do orthodontists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.