Orthodontist salary in Alaska
The modeled median orthodontist in Alaska earns $341,190 ($164.00/hr). Alaska pays roughly 18% above the national median of $289,140.
Orthodontist pay in Alaska: the analysis
At a modeled median of $341,190, orthodontists in Alaska earn notably above the U.S. median of $289,140 — a gap of about 18%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports orthodontist pay, Alaska ranks 7th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of orthodontists in this state earn around $117,820, while the top tenth earn $490,880 or more — a spread of about $373,060. 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 Alaska, a orthodontist earns about 1.5× what a general dentist earns, about 2.6× what a dental hygienist earns and about 5.9× what a dental assistant earns ($230,990, $132,690, $57,710 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, orthodontist pay is highest in Anchorage at about $374,730 and lowest in Fairbanks at about $365,180. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Orthodontist pay distribution — Alaska (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $117,820 |
| 25th percentilei | $201,584est. |
| Median (50th)i | $341,190 |
| 75th percentilei | $434,746est. |
| 90th percentilei | $490,880 |
| Mean (average)i | $306,090 |
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How much does a orthodontist make in Alaska?
The modeled median orthodontist in Alaska earns about $341,190 ($164.00/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and Alaska's labor-cost index.
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