Orthodontist salary in West Virginia
The modeled median orthodontist in West Virginia earns $248,660 ($119.50/hr). West Virginia pays roughly 14% below the national median of $289,140.
Orthodontist pay in West Virginia: the analysis
At a modeled median of $248,660, orthodontists in West Virginia earn notably below the U.S. median of $289,140 — a gap of about 14%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports orthodontist pay, West Virginia ranks 42nd.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of orthodontists in this state earn around $85,870, while the top tenth earn $357,760 or more — a spread of about $271,890. 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 West Virginia, a orthodontist earns about 1.5× what a general dentist earns, about 3.4× what a dental hygienist earns and about 6.6× what a dental assistant earns ($170,370, $73,840, $37,960 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, orthodontist pay is highest in Morgantown at about $266,590 and lowest in Parkersburg at about $220,040. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Orthodontist pay distribution — West Virginia (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $85,870 |
| 25th percentilei | $146,916est. |
| Median (50th)i | $248,660 |
| 75th percentilei | $316,848est. |
| 90th percentilei | $357,760 |
| Mean (average)i | $223,080 |
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How much does a orthodontist make in West Virginia?
The modeled median orthodontist in West Virginia earns about $248,660 ($119.50/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and West Virginia's labor-cost index.
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