Orthodontist Salary in Maryland: What Orthodontists Earn in 2026
25th percentile
$248,110
Median (50th)
$361,030
75th percentile
$361,050
National median
$289,140
BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1023), May 2025
What does an orthodontist make in Maryland?
BLS's May 2025 estimate puts the median orthodontist pay in Maryland at $361,030 a year ($173.57 an hour), with a mean of $315,180. For reference, the national median is $289,140.
Entry-level vs top earners in Maryland
The middle half of Maryland orthodontists earn $248,110 to $361,050. The lowest-paid tenth earn under $226,420. The top tenth earn over $361,050.
How far the pay goes in Maryland
The Bureau of Economic Analysis puts Maryland's 2024 price level at 105.0 (U.S. = 100): prices overall run 5.0% above the national average, and housing (index 121.1) runs 21.1% above.
Converted to national average prices, the $361,030 median is worth about $343,970.
Who's hiring orthodontists in Maryland now
DentistryHires has 3 open orthodontist listings in Maryland from 3 employers, one each in Forest Hill, Frederick and Glen Burnie. None of them posts a pay figure.
Orthodontist Regulatory Context in Maryland
Orthodontist practice in Maryland is regulated by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners.
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 Maryland Compares
Other dental salaries in Maryland
- Dentist salary in Maryland: median $168,500
- Dental Hygienist salary in Maryland: median $107,830
- Dental Assistant salary in Maryland: median $48,620
- Dental Lab Technician salary in Maryland: median $47,850
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.