Orthodontists Salary
Orthodontists in Colorado make a median of $416,000 a year, or about $200 an hour. The range runs from $156K at the entry level to $520K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Colorado. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
So what does $416K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level orthodontists (10th percentile) start around $156K. Mid-career wages sit at $416K. Top earners bring in $520K or more, a $364K spread from bottom to top.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a orthodontist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
Yes — at the median salary of $416K, rent takes 9.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for orthodontists in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new orthodontists typically earn — is $156K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $9,335/month.
Is orthodontist a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 44% above the national median — $416K here vs. $289K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for orthodontists?
Colorado pays $416K median vs. the U.S. average of $289K — that’s +44%.
How much do orthodontists make in Colorado?
The median is $416,000 a year, that works out to about $200 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $155,590, and experienced orthodontists can clear $520,000. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $416K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $22,409/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 9.1% 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 Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median orthodontists salary is worth about $416,000 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.