Occupation Salary Profile

Orthodontists

SOC Code: 29-1023

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.

National Median (BLS)
$409,460
▲ +295% Nominal +282.53% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$194,694
▼ -19.88% Nominal ▼ -22.31% Real
Average Base Salary
$372,120
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
90
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Orthodontists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $98,920
25th Percentile $106,040
National Median (50th Percentile) $409,460
75th Percentile $578,520
90th Percentile $627,140
P10: $98,920 P50 (Median): $409,460 P90: $627,140
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 12 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $194,694
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -19.88%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -22.31%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $89,985
25th Percentile $135,075
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $194,694
75th Percentile $312,500
90th Percentile $362,600
H-1B P10: $89,985 H-1B P50: $194,694 H-1B P90: $362,600
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Orthodontists roles ($194,694) is -52.5% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($409,460).