Orthodontist Salary in Tennessee: What Orthodontists Earn in 2026
25th percentile
$314,990
Median (50th)
$339,610
75th percentile
$354,140
National median
$289,140
BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1023), May 2025
What does an orthodontist make in Tennessee?
BLS's May 2025 estimate puts the median orthodontist pay in Tennessee at $339,610 a year ($163.28 an hour), with a mean of $302,050. For reference, the national median is $289,140.
Entry-level vs top earners in Tennessee
The middle half of Tennessee orthodontists earn $314,990 to $354,140. The lowest-paid tenth earn under $180,190. The top tenth earn over $363,310.
How far the pay goes in Tennessee
The Bureau of Economic Analysis puts Tennessee's 2024 price level at 91.9 (U.S. = 100): prices overall run 8.1% below the national average, and housing (index 79.1) runs 20.9% below.
Converted to national average prices, the $339,610 median is worth about $369,660.
Who's hiring orthodontists in Tennessee now
DentistryHires has 5 open orthodontist listings in Tennessee from 3 employers, led by Franklin and Nashville (2 each).
1 posts a salary from $200,000 to $350,000 a year. These are employers' posted ranges, not survey figures.
Orthodontist Regulatory Context in Tennessee
Orthodontist practice in Tennessee is regulated by the Tennessee 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 Tennessee Compares
Other dental salaries in Tennessee
- Dentist salary in Tennessee: median $215,290
- Dental Hygienist salary in Tennessee: median $84,640
- Dental Assistant salary in Tennessee: median $46,720
- Dental Lab Technician salary in Tennessee: median $48,880
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.