Orthodontist salary
From 49 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-1023: Orthodontists
At a glance
- Median up 15% since FY2020. From $208,000 in FY2020 to $239,928 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Orthodontist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 49 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Orthodontist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-1023, Orthodontists). The median base salary is $275,059, 124% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $214,750 and $350,000.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 100% of filings
Mid-level · 0% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $124,363 | 12 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Orthodontist does
Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.
Typical tasks
- Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
- Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
- Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos of a patient's face and teeth, and X-rays, to develop patient treatment plans.
- Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
- Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.
- Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Orthodontists), the median annual wage was $239,200+ in May 2025, with 6,210 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $275,059, 5% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $106,558 | $99,850 |
| 25th percentile | $214,750 | $146,580 |
| Median | $275,059 | $239,200+ |
| 75th percentile | $350,000 | $239,200+ |
| 90th percentile | $416,000 | $239,200+ |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $106,558 |
| 25th | $214,750 |
| 50th (median) | $275,059 |
| 75th | $350,000 |
| 90th | $416,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $208,000 | $147,472 | $281,000 | 23 |
| FY2021 | $312,000 | $249,600 | $351,000 | 29 |
| FY2022 | $229,091 | $208,000 | $286,000 | 34 |
| FY2023 | $312,000 | $208,000 | $364,000 | 33 |
| FY2024 | $260,000 | $183,891 | $367,182 | 27 |
| FY2025 | $300,000 | $139,007 | $350,900 | 28 |
| FY2026 | $239,928 | $239,200 | $340,000 | 21 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Orthodontist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Orthodontist jobs is $275,059 (49 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $214,750 and $350,000.
What does an entry-level Orthodontist earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $124,363. Level I accounts for 100% of Orthodontist filings.
Do H-1B Orthodontists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($275,059) is 5% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($239,200+, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.