Orthodontist Salary in New York: What Orthodontists Earn in 2026
25th percentile
$98,920
Median (50th)
$172,980
75th percentile
$258,500
National median
$289,140
BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1023), May 2025
What does an orthodontist make in New York?
BLS's May 2025 estimate puts the median orthodontist pay in New York at $172,980 a year ($83.16 an hour), with a mean of $188,400. For reference, the national median is $289,140.
Entry-level vs top earners in New York
The middle half of New York orthodontists earn $98,920 to $258,500. The lowest-paid tenth earn under $61,410. The top tenth earn over $430,460.
How far the pay goes in New York
The Bureau of Economic Analysis puts New York's 2024 price level at 107.9 (U.S. = 100): prices overall run 7.9% above the national average, and housing (index 122.2) runs 22.2% above.
Converted to national average prices, the $172,980 median is worth about $160,280.
How many orthodontists work in New York
BLS counts about 130 orthodontist jobs in New York, 2.1% of the 6,210 nationwide, or 0.014 per 1,000 jobs in the state. Orthodontists hold a 65% smaller share of local jobs than nationally (location quotient 0.35). BLS rates this count as imprecise (relative standard error 36.6%).
Who's hiring orthodontists in New York now
DentistryHires has 1 open orthodontist listing in New York from 1 employer, in Bronx. It does not post a pay figure.
Orthodontist Regulatory Context in New York
Orthodontist practice in New York is regulated by the New York State Board for 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 New York Compares
Other dental salaries in New York
- Dentist salary in New York: median $183,060
- Dental Hygienist salary in New York: median $106,130
- Dental Assistant salary in New York: median $48,110
- Dental Lab Technician salary in New York: median $52,460
- Oral Surgeon salary in New York: median $342,710
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.