Orthodontist salary in Massachusetts
The modeled median orthodontist in Massachusetts earns $329,620 ($158.50/hr). Massachusetts pays roughly 14% above the national median of $289,140.
Orthodontist pay in Massachusetts: the analysis
At a modeled median of $329,620, orthodontists in Massachusetts earn notably above the U.S. median of $289,140 — a gap of about 14%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports orthodontist pay, Massachusetts ranks 11th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of orthodontists in this state earn around $113,830, while the top tenth earn $474,240 or more — a spread of about $360,410. 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 Massachusetts, a orthodontist earns about 1.8× what a general dentist earns, about 3.3× what a dental hygienist earns and about 5.7× what a dental assistant earns ($181,600, $100,640, $57,980 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, orthodontist pay is highest in Barnstable Town at about $329,620 and lowest in Pittsfield at about $297,530. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Orthodontist pay distribution — Massachusetts (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $113,830 |
| 25th percentilei | $194,751est. |
| Median (50th)i | $329,620 |
| 75th percentilei | $420,008est. |
| 90th percentilei | $474,240 |
| Mean (average)i | $295,720 |
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How much does a orthodontist make in Massachusetts?
The modeled median orthodontist in Massachusetts earns about $329,620 ($158.50/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and Massachusetts's labor-cost index.
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