Orthodontist salary in Montana
The verified BLS median orthodontist in Montana earns $312,840 ($150.40/hr). Montana pays roughly 8% above the national median of $289,140.
Orthodontist pay in Montana: the analysis
At a verified median of $312,840, orthodontists in Montana earn modestly above the U.S. median of $289,140 — a gap of about 8%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports orthodontist pay, Montana ranks 14th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of orthodontists in this state earn around $95,490, while the top tenth earn $375,190 or more — a spread of about $279,700. 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 Montana, a orthodontist earns about 1.9× what a general dentist earns, about 3.2× what a dental hygienist earns and about 6.7× what a dental assistant earns ($167,200, $98,440, $46,680 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, orthodontist pay is highest in Billings at about $307,640 and lowest in Great Falls at about $277,570. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Orthodontist pay distribution — Montana (verified)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between published anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $95,490 |
| 25th percentilei | $115,290 |
| Median (50th)i | $312,840 |
| 75th percentilei | $348,650 |
| 90th percentilei | $375,190 |
| Mean (average)i | $257,230 |
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How much does a orthodontist make in Montana?
The verified BLS OEWS median orthodontist in Montana earns about $312,840 ($150.40/hr), from the official May 2025 state wage survey.
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