How much does an orthodontist make in Los Angeles?
$239,200a year
Median yearly pay for orthodontists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $115.00 an hour or $19,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $115.00
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 14
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $239,200Median: $239,200Highest 10%: $239,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 25th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| Median | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 75th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 90th | $239,200 | $115.00 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for orthodontists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthodontist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $115.00 ($239,200 a year).
Do orthodontists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
No: $239,200 against $289,100 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for orthodontist pay?
11 of 14 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthodontist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $239,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $239,200 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.