How much does an orthodontist make in New York?
$281,900a year
Median yearly pay for orthodontists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $135.50 an hour or $23,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $135.50
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 14
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,920Median: $281,900Highest 10%: $479,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,920 | $47.56 | |
| 25th | $206,600 | $99.34 | |
| Median | $281,900 | $135.50 | |
| 75th | $445,400 | $214.13 | |
| 90th | $479,800 | $230.66 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for orthodontists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $492,200 |
| Radiologist | $465,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $460,800 |
| Surgeon | $400,000 |
| Dermatologist | $374,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $342,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $329,800 |
| Physician | $327,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthodontist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $135.50 ($281,900 a year).
Do orthodontists make more in New York than the national average?
No: $281,900 against $289,100 nationally, 3% less.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $173,000, so New York pays 63% more.
Where does New York rank for orthodontist pay?
6 of 14 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthodontist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $98,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $479,800 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.