Orthodontist salary in Wyoming
The modeled median orthodontist in Wyoming earns $271,790 ($130.70/hr). Wyoming pays roughly 6% below the national median of $289,140.
Orthodontist pay in Wyoming: the analysis
At a modeled median of $271,790, orthodontists in Wyoming earn modestly below the U.S. median of $289,140 — a gap of about 6%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports orthodontist pay, Wyoming ranks 32nd.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of orthodontists in this state earn around $93,860, while the top tenth earn $391,040 or more — a spread of about $297,180. 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 Wyoming, a orthodontist earns about 2.2× what a general dentist earns, about 3.2× what a dental hygienist earns and about 6.0× what a dental assistant earns ($123,830, $85,130, $44,990 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, orthodontist pay is highest in Cheyenne at about $274,390 and lowest in Casper at about $257,910. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
Orthodontist pay distribution — Wyoming (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $93,860 |
| 25th percentilei | $160,584est. |
| Median (50th)i | $271,790 |
| 75th percentilei | $346,321est. |
| 90th percentilei | $391,040 |
| Mean (average)i | $243,840 |
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How much does a orthodontist make in Wyoming?
The modeled median orthodontist in Wyoming earns about $271,790 ($130.70/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and Wyoming's labor-cost index.
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