How much does an orthodontist make in Washington?
$248,100a year
Median yearly pay for orthodontists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $119.28 an hour or $20,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $119.28
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 14
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,300Median: $248,100Highest 10%: $403,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,300 | $47.26 | |
| 25th | $248,100 | $119.28 | |
| Median | $248,100 | $119.28 | |
| 75th | $347,600 | $167.13 | |
| 90th | $403,600 | $194.05 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for orthodontists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $226,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthodontist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $119.28 ($248,100 a year).
Do orthodontists make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $248,100 against $289,100 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Washington rank for orthodontist pay?
8 of 14 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthodontist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $98,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $403,600 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.