Orthodontist salary in Indiana
The verified BLS median orthodontist in Indiana earns $239,200 ($115.00/hr). Indiana pays roughly 17% below the national median of $289,140.
Orthodontist pay in Indiana: the analysis
At a verified median of $239,200, orthodontists in Indiana earn notably below the U.S. median of $289,140 — a gap of about 17%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports orthodontist pay, Indiana ranks 44th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of orthodontists in this state earn around $239,200, while the top tenth earn $239,200 or more — a spread of about $0. 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 Indiana, a orthodontist earns about 1.4× what a general dentist earns, about 2.6× what a dental hygienist earns and about 4.9× what a dental assistant earns ($166,650, $92,330, $48,670 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, orthodontist pay is highest in Evansville at about $304,750 and lowest in Indianapolis at about $239,200. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Orthodontist pay distribution — Indiana (verified)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between published anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $239,200+ |
| 25th percentilei | $239,200+ |
| Median (50th)i | $239,200+ |
| 75th percentilei | $239,200+ |
| 90th percentilei | $239,200+ |
| Mean (average)i | $239,200 |
Orthodontist pay by metro in Indiana
The one Indiana metro where BLS publishes a orthodontist wage, ranked against the state median of $239,200.
Verified BLS OEWS metropolitan wage estimates (May 2025). Percentages compare each metro median with the Indiana median. Metros where BLS does not publish a orthodontist wage are not listed.
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How much does a orthodontist make in Indiana?
The verified BLS OEWS median orthodontist in Indiana earns about $239,200 ($115.00/hr), from the official May 2025 state wage survey.
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