Orthodontist salary in California
The modeled median orthodontist in California earns $352,750 ($169.60/hr). California pays roughly 22% above the national median of $289,140.
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Orthodontist pay distribution — California (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $121,820 |
| 25th percentilei | $208,419est. |
| Median (50th)i | $352,750 |
| 75th percentilei | $449,481est. |
| 90th percentilei | $507,520 |
| Mean (average)i | $316,470 |
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How much does a orthodontist make in California?
The modeled median orthodontist in California earns about $352,750 ($169.60/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and California's labor-cost index.
California orthodontist figures are modeled estimates derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 national medians and a documented labor-cost index — not official BLS state survey values. How DentalSalary works →
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