Orthodontist salary in Georgia
The verified BLS median orthodontist in Georgia earns $159,230 ($76.55/hr). Georgia pays roughly 45% below the national median of $289,140.
Orthodontist pay in Georgia: the analysis
At a verified median of $159,230, orthodontists in Georgia earn substantially below the U.S. median of $289,140 — a gap of about 45%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports orthodontist pay, Georgia ranks 51st.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of orthodontists in this state earn around $112,750, while the top tenth earn $219,740 or more — a spread of about $106,990. 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 Georgia, a orthodontist earns about 1.3× less than a general dentist, about 1.7× what a dental hygienist earns and about 3.4× what a dental assistant earns ($206,760, $95,490, $46,840 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, orthodontist pay is highest in Gainesville at about $301,860 and lowest in Atlanta at about $159,230. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Orthodontist pay distribution — Georgia (verified)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between published anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $112,750 |
| 25th percentilei | $125,620 |
| Median (50th)i | $159,230 |
| 75th percentilei | $159,310 |
| 90th percentilei | $219,740 |
| Mean (average)i | $167,240 |
Orthodontist pay by metro in Georgia
The one Georgia metro where BLS publishes a orthodontist wage, ranked against the state median of $159,230.
Verified BLS OEWS metropolitan wage estimates (May 2025). Percentages compare each metro median with the Georgia median. Metros where BLS does not publish a orthodontist wage are not listed.
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How much does a orthodontist make in Georgia?
The verified BLS OEWS median orthodontist in Georgia earns about $159,230 ($76.55/hr), from the official May 2025 state wage survey.
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