Orthodontists have the highest mean hourly wage in Michigan, where they make an average of $158.47 per hour, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The agency released updated compensation data April 3 to reflect May 2023 information, the latest available.
Here is the mean hourly wage for orthodontists in 15 states:
Note: Compensation data for orthodontists was not available in every state.
Alabama: $131.69
Arizona: $72.38
California: $100.23
Connecticut: $154.09
Florida: $155.30
Indiana: $81.54
Maine: $79.18
Michigan: $158.47
New York: $109.62
Ohio: $114.48
Pennsylvania: $142.23
South Carolina: $71.95
Utah: $60.56
Washington: $141.79
Wisconsin: $120.08