Orthodontist salary in Nevada
The modeled median orthodontist in Nevada earns $292,030 ($140.40/hr). Nevada is about the national median ($289,140).
Orthodontist pay in Nevada: the analysis
At a modeled median of $292,030, orthodontists in Nevada earn in line with the U.S. median of $289,140 . Among the 51 states where the BLS reports orthodontist pay, Nevada ranks 24th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of orthodontists in this state earn around $100,850, while the top tenth earn $420,160 or more — a spread of about $319,310. 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 Nevada, a orthodontist earns about 1.8× what a general dentist earns, about 2.5× what a dental hygienist earns and about 6.2× what a dental assistant earns ($162,200, $115,290, $47,110 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, orthodontist pay is highest in Carson City at about $325,280 and lowest in Las Vegas at about $292,900. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Orthodontist pay distribution — Nevada (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $100,850 |
| 25th percentilei | $172,543est. |
| Median (50th)i | $292,030 |
| 75th percentilei | $372,111est. |
| 90th percentilei | $420,160 |
| Mean (average)i | $261,990 |
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How much does a orthodontist make in Nevada?
The modeled median orthodontist in Nevada earns about $292,030 ($140.40/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and Nevada's labor-cost index.
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