Orthodontist salary in Oregon
The modeled median orthodontist in Oregon earns $309,380 ($148.70/hr). Oregon pays roughly 7% above the national median of $289,140.
Orthodontist pay in Oregon: the analysis
At a modeled median of $309,380, orthodontists in Oregon earn modestly above the U.S. median of $289,140 — a gap of about 7%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports orthodontist pay, Oregon ranks 17th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of orthodontists in this state earn around $106,840, while the top tenth earn $445,120 or more — a spread of about $338,280. 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 Oregon, a orthodontist earns about 1.5× what a general dentist earns, about 2.5× what a dental hygienist earns and about 5.2× what a dental assistant earns ($211,690, $122,080, $59,490 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, orthodontist pay is highest in Bend at about $363,740 and lowest in Albany at about $339,160. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Orthodontist pay distribution — Oregon (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $106,840 |
| 25th percentilei | $182,793est. |
| Median (50th)i | $309,380 |
| 75th percentilei | $394,218est. |
| 90th percentilei | $445,120 |
| Mean (average)i | $277,560 |
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How much does a orthodontist make in Oregon?
The modeled median orthodontist in Oregon earns about $309,380 ($148.70/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and Oregon's labor-cost index.
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