How much does an orthodontist make in Portland?
$323,500a year
Median yearly pay for orthodontists in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $155.51 an hour or $26,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $155.51
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 14
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $182,000Median: $323,500Highest 10%: $323,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $182,000 | $87.50 | |
| 25th | $244,400 | $117.50 | |
| Median | $323,500 | $155.51 | |
| 75th | $323,500 | $155.51 | |
| 90th | $323,500 | $155.51 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for orthodontists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthodontist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $155.51 ($323,500 a year).
Do orthodontists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $323,500 against $289,100 nationally, 12% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $301,300, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for orthodontist pay?
3 of 14 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthodontist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $182,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $323,500 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.