Orthodontists in Pennsylvania make a mean (average) of $267,880 a year. Entry-level positions start around $84K. BLS does not publish top-end wages for this occupation because they exceed the reportable ceiling. BLS does not publish the median for this occupation because wages exceed the reportable ceiling. The figure shown is the mean (average).
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Pennsylvania. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
$268K
Mean annual (median not published by BLS)
Not published
Hourly rate
$84K
Entry level (10th %)
Not published
Senior level (90th %)
So what does $268K (mean) get you in Pennsylvania?
BLS reports a mean (average) wage of $267,880 a year for this occupation in Pennsylvania. The median is not published because wages exceed the BLS reportable ceiling. Entry-level workers start around $84,250. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $268K enough to live in Pennsylvania?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $15,516/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 8.7% 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 Pennsylvania?▼
Pennsylvania 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 $282,068 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.
