Orthodontist salary in Mississippi
The modeled median orthodontist in Mississippi earns $242,880 ($116.80/hr). Mississippi pays roughly 16% below the national median of $289,140.
Orthodontist pay in Mississippi: the analysis
At a modeled median of $242,880, orthodontists in Mississippi earn notably below the U.S. median of $289,140 — a gap of about 16%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports orthodontist pay, Mississippi ranks 43rd.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of orthodontists in this state earn around $83,870, while the top tenth earn $349,440 or more — a spread of about $265,570. 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 Mississippi, a orthodontist earns about 1.7× what a general dentist earns, about 3.6× what a dental hygienist earns and about 6.2× what a dental assistant earns ($143,660, $67,280, $39,160 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, orthodontist pay is highest in Jackson at about $244,610 and lowest in Hattiesburg at about $215,410. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Orthodontist pay distribution — Mississippi (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $83,870 |
| 25th percentilei | $143,499est. |
| Median (50th)i | $242,880 |
| 75th percentilei | $309,480est. |
| 90th percentilei | $349,440 |
| Mean (average)i | $217,900 |
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How much does a orthodontist make in Mississippi?
The modeled median orthodontist in Mississippi earns about $242,880 ($116.80/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and Mississippi's labor-cost index.
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