Orthodontist salary in Alabama
The verified BLS median orthodontist in Alabama earns $253,670 ($121.96/hr). Alabama pays roughly 12% below the national median of $289,140.
Orthodontist pay in Alabama: the analysis
At a verified median of $253,670, orthodontists in Alabama earn notably below the U.S. median of $289,140 — a gap of about 12%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports orthodontist pay, Alabama ranks 40th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of orthodontists in this state earn around $193,860, while the top tenth earn $316,370 or more — a spread of about $122,510. That gap reflects experience, practice setting, and demand more than any single factor, so an individual offer can sit well above or below the midpoint.
Within Alabama, a orthodontist earns about 1.6× what a general dentist earns, about 4.1× what a dental hygienist earns and about 6.5× what a dental assistant earns ($153,860, $61,160, $39,080 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, orthodontist pay is highest in Mobile at about $254,150 and lowest in Gadsden at about $189,680. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Orthodontist pay distribution — Alabama (verified)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between published anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $193,860 |
| 25th percentilei | $193,860 |
| Median (50th)i | $253,670 |
| 75th percentilei | $287,970 |
| 90th percentilei | $316,370 |
| Mean (average)i | $246,170 |
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How much does a orthodontist make in Alabama?
The verified BLS OEWS median orthodontist in Alabama earns about $253,670 ($121.96/hr), from the official May 2025 state wage survey.
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