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Orthodontist Salary in Washington

Statewide Washington figures โ€” this page shows the state estimate because no metro-level figure is available for Tumwater.

Washington median
$290,430
BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1023), May 2025
Washington range
$290,430โ€“$290,440
vs. national
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Licensing

Orthodontist Licensing in Washington

Orthodontist practice in Washington is regulated by the Dental Quality Assurance Commission.

Scope of practice โ€” what an orthodontist may do, and under what level of supervision โ€” is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Dental Quality Assurance Commission ยท Last verified: September 2026

Washington licenses orthodontists under the general dental license โ€” there is no separate orthodontist license, so the state's licensure rules are the dentist ones.

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About This Role

An orthodontist is a dental specialist who aligns teeth and corrects bites using braces and clear aligners.

Dental practices across the Tumwater area hire for this role โ€” the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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