How much on average does a orthodontist make a year?

Orthodontists are generally well paid. Much time is spent in treatment planning of complex cases. Orthodontists are very involved with orthognatic surgeries. A relationship between the oral surgeon and the orthodontist is essential. It is important understand that an orthodontic career demands four years of college, four years of dental school and two years of orthodontists school. Currently this cost is at least $500K, and probably more. Know that you will have no income until age 28-30. A big investment in education.

The median salary for an orthodontist in US is around $190,000 with significant differences registered around the country. The type of establishment in which the orthodontist works is also highly influential when it comes to its final income. Hence, the orthodontists working in offices of dentists have a median wage of $196,170 per year (with a hourly rate of $94.31), the ones working in offices of other health practitioners have an income of $192,600 per year ($92.60 per hour), while the ones working in the outpatient care centers earn $203,000 per year (with an hourly rate of $97.60). The highest paid orthodontist positions are the ones from the offices of physicians, which ensure a wage of $232,360.

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You'll have to weigh out the cost of dental/orthodontic school as well as that can come with significant costs and student loans with interest, but they make a very good wage with rather limited and flexible hours usually.