The median salary for Orthodontic Doctors is $166,400, or $80.00 an hour, and there are approximately 5,580 individuals nationally employed as orthodontic doctors.

Orthodontic Doctors Median Salary: $166,400+

Fundamental members of flourishing economies nationwide, orthodontic doctors brought home a median yearly pay of more than $166,400 in 2010. When you break that annual income down, it works out to more than $80.00 an hour. While incomes do fluctuate some from one location to another, they can differ considerably based on your experience and education, making it vital to seek solid training.

A reported 5,580 individuals worked as orthodontic doctors in 2010, as the U.S. Department of Labor reports. The most successful orthodontic doctors usually tend to be investigative, social, and enterprising. If you are looking to progress in this field, it's fundamental to have the right mix of traits and solid training.

Orthodontic doctors are often skilled in: Oral Expression Arm-Hand Steadiness Written Expression Selective Attention Control Precision

A handful of personal traits can be helpful for orthodontic doctors, such as: Attention to Detail Leadership Achievement/Effort

It's useful for orthodontic doctors to be familiar with subjects like: Medicine and Dentistry Customer and Personal Service Personnel and Human Resources Psychology English Language

Getting the right training is vital for success as an orthodontic doctor. You need to prepared when you're asked to begin communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates, monitoring and controlling resources, or provide consultation and advice to others, all typical daily tasks. Want to see more about orthodontic doctors? You can find everything from pay information to job density for every metropolitan area in the nation.

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Arizona

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Phoenix	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA
Tucson	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

California

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Los Angeles (Area)	470	$105,000	$50.50	$160,600	$77.20	104.5%
Oxnard	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA
San Diego	NA	$156,200	$75.10	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA
San Francisco (Area)	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

Colorado

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Colorado Springs	NA	$125,700	$60.40	$134,500	$64.70	NA

District of Columbia

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Washington (Area)	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

Georgia

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Atlanta	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

Illinois

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Chicago (Area)	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

Indiana

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Indianapolis	NA	$68,000	$32.70	$72,000	$34.60	NA

Massachusetts

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Boston (Area)	60	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	-45.5%

Michigan

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Detroit (Area)	80	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	6.8%

Missouri

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Kansas City	40	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	-15.9%

Nebraska

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Omaha	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

New York

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
New York (Area)	320	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	-9.1%

Ohio

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Cleveland	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

Oregon

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Portland	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

Texas

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Dallas (Area)	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

Virginia

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Virginia Beach	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

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