How much does an orthodontist make in Nashville?
$361,700a year
Median yearly pay for orthodontists in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $173.87 an hour or $30,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $173.87
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 14
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $100,400Median: $361,700Highest 10%: $363,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $100,400 | $48.27 | |
| 25th | $197,100 | $94.75 | |
| Median | $361,700 | $173.87 | |
| 75th | $363,300 | $174.67 | |
| 90th | $363,300 | $174.67 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for orthodontists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $358,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $328,800 |
| Physician | $295,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $232,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $232,200 |
| Dentist | $215,300 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $211,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $211,400 |
| Pediatrician | $176,200 |
| Optometrist | $144,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthodontist make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $173.87 ($361,700 a year).
Do orthodontists make more in Nashville than the national average?
Yes: $361,700 against $289,100 nationally, 25% more.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $339,600, so Nashville pays 6% more.
Where does Nashville rank for orthodontist pay?
1 of 14 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthodontist make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $100,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $363,300 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.