How much does an orthodontist make in Atlanta?
$159,200a year
Median yearly pay for orthodontists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $76.55 an hour or $13,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.55
- Vs. national median
- -45%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 14
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $125,600Median: $159,200Highest 10%: $219,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $125,600 | $60.38 | |
| 25th | $146,600 | $70.47 | |
| Median | $159,200 | $76.55 | |
| 75th | $159,300 | $76.59 | |
| 90th | $219,800 | $105.66 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for orthodontists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthodontist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $76.55 ($159,200 a year).
Do orthodontists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $159,200 against $289,100 nationally, 45% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $159,200, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for orthodontist pay?
14 of 14 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthodontist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $125,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $219,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.