The top 5 highest paying industries for orthodontists (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment in those industries are also shown. As shown in the table, with an average annual salary of $135,260, offices of physicians is the highest paying industry for orthodontists. It is followed by hospitals (including private, state, and local government hospitals) industry (average annual salary $90,110). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2015 [1]. For more information about salaries of orthodontists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary i | # of Empl. i |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Offices of Physicians | $135,260 |
80 |
| 2 | Hospitals (including private, state, and local government hospitals) | $90,110 |
70 |
| 3 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals - Privately owned | $89,700 |
70 |
| 4 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $89,700 |
70 |
| 5 | Hospitals - Privately owned | $89,700 |
70 |