Orthodontists in Texas make a mean (average) of $272,370 a year. Entry-level positions start around $85K. 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 Texas. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
BLS reports a mean (average) wage of $272,370 a year for this occupation in Texas. The median is not published because wages exceed the BLS reportable ceiling. Entry-level workers start around $84,740. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $272K enough to live in Texas?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $16,435/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 8.6% 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 Texas?▼
Texas 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 $297,705 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.
