Orthodontists Salary
Orthodontists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ make a median of $272,330 a year, or about $130.93 an hour. The range runs from $97K at the entry level to $345K for experienced workers.
So what does $272K get you in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler’s Regional Price Parity (103.3). 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
Orthodontists pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler tracks closely to the national median, $272K locally vs. $289K nationwide, a 6% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,762/month, 11.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 103.3) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Entry-level orthodontists (10th percentile) start around $97K. Mid-career wages sit at $272K. Top earners bring in $345K or more, a $248K spread from bottom to top.
Orthodontists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| 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
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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
Yes — at the median salary of $272K, rent takes 11.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,762/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for orthodontists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new orthodontists typically earn — is $97K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,813/month. At HUD’s $1,762/month FMR, rent would take 30% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is orthodontist a high-paying job in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $272K locally vs. $289K nationally, a 6% difference.
How does Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler compare to the national average for orthodontists?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler pays $272K median vs. the U.S. average of $289K — that’s -6%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 103.3), the purchasing-power equivalent is $264K — below the national median.
How much do orthodontists make in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
The median is $272,330 a year, that works out to about $131 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $96,880, and experienced orthodontists can clear $345,150. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $272K enough to live in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $15,866/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,762/month, which eats 11.1% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler 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 $263,630 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.