Orthodontist Salary in Georgia: What Orthodontists Earn in 2026
25th percentile
$125,620
Median (50th)
$159,230
75th percentile
$159,310
National median
$289,140
BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1023), May 2025
What does an orthodontist make in Georgia?
BLS's May 2025 estimate puts the median orthodontist pay in Georgia at $159,230 a year ($76.55 an hour), with a mean of $167,240. For reference, the national median is $289,140.
Entry-level vs top earners in Georgia
The middle half of Georgia orthodontists earn $125,620 to $159,310. The lowest-paid tenth earn under $112,750. The top tenth earn over $219,740.
How far the pay goes in Georgia
The Bureau of Economic Analysis puts Georgia's 2024 price level at 96.3 (U.S. = 100): prices overall run 3.7% below the national average, and housing (index 88.7) runs 11.3% below.
Converted to national average prices, the $159,230 median is worth about $165,360.
Who's hiring orthodontists in Georgia now
DentistryHires has 1 open orthodontist listing in Georgia from 1 employer, in Atlanta. It does not post a pay figure.
Orthodontist Regulatory Context in Georgia
Orthodontist practice in Georgia is regulated by the Georgia Board of Dentistry.
Scope of practice — what an orthodontist may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.
How Georgia Compares
Other dental salaries in Georgia
- Dentist salary in Georgia: median $206,760
- Dental Hygienist salary in Georgia: median $95,490
- Dental Assistant salary in Georgia: median $46,840
- Dental Lab Technician salary in Georgia: median $49,310
- Oral Surgeon salary in Georgia: median $129,010
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state and national estimates, all industries); U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024. Price-adjusted pay divides the median by the price level. Listing counts and posted pay are live DentistryHires listings, refreshed hourly. A dash means BLS did not publish that figure; nothing is estimated.