How much does an orthodontist make in Philadelphia?
$311,200a year
Median yearly pay for orthodontists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $149.61 an hour or $25,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $149.61
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 14
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $170,500Median: $311,200Highest 10%: $413,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $170,500 | $81.95 | |
| 25th | $311,200 | $149.61 | |
| Median | $311,200 | $149.61 | |
| 75th | $311,200 | $149.61 | |
| 90th | $413,400 | $198.73 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for orthodontists.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $452,900 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,800 |
| Physician | $365,800 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $294,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $279,400 |
| Physician | $245,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthodontist make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $149.61 ($311,200 a year).
Do orthodontists make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $311,200 against $289,100 nationally, 8% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $311,200, so Philadelphia pays 0% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for orthodontist pay?
5 of 14 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthodontist make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $170,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $413,400 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.