Prosthodontist vs orthodontist salary
Prosthodontists earn more — about 8% ($22,040) above Orthodontists. Prosthodontist: $311,180; Orthodontist: $289,140.
As of BLS OEWS May 2025.
ProsthodontistHigher pay
$311,180
$149.61/hr median
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Orthodontist
$289,140
$139.01/hr median
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- Prosthodontist median
- $311,180
- Orthodontist median
- $289,140
- Gap
- $22,040
- Gap (%)
- 8%
Side-by-side distribution
| Metric | Prosthodontist | Orthodontist |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $311,180 | $289,140 |
| 10th percentile | $103,510 | $99,850 |
| 90th percentile | $344,750 | $416,000 |
| Median hourly | $149.61/hr | $139.01/hr |
Median annual
- Prosthodontist
- $311,180
- Orthodontist
- $289,140
10th percentile
- Prosthodontist
- $103,510
- Orthodontist
- $99,850
90th percentile
- Prosthodontist
- $344,750
- Orthodontist
- $416,000
Median hourly
- Prosthodontist
- $149.61/hr
- Orthodontist
- $139.01/hr
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Who earns more, a prosthodontist or a orthodontist?
Prosthodontists earn more — about 8% ($22,040) above Orthodontists. Prosthodontist: $311,180; Orthodontist: $289,140.
Figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. How DentalSalary works →
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