How much does an orthodontist make in Phoenix?
$272,300a year
Median yearly pay for orthodontists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $130.93 an hour or $22,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $130.93
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 14
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,880Median: $272,300Highest 10%: $345,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,880 | $46.58 | |
| 25th | $203,700 | $97.94 | |
| Median | $272,300 | $130.93 | |
| 75th | $331,100 | $159.20 | |
| 90th | $345,200 | $165.94 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for orthodontists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthodontist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $130.93 ($272,300 a year).
Do orthodontists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $272,300 against $289,100 nationally, 6% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $272,300, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for orthodontist pay?
7 of 14 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthodontist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $96,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $345,200 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.