Connecticut currently has one of the highest hourly wages for orthodontists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics updated its pay data for dental jobs to reflect 2024 information April 2.
Here is the average hourly pay for orthodontists in 19 states where data is available:
| State | Hourly wage |
| Alabama | $111.39 |
| California | $92.86 |
| Connecticut | $183.49 |
| Florida | $131.42 |
| Georgia | $92.33 |
| Illinois | $161.41 |
| Indiana | $93.58 |
| Iowa | $139.22 |
| Maryland | $151.85 |
| Michigan | $163.86 |
| Missouri | $132.44 |
| New York | $97.38 |
| North Carolina | $145.66 |
| Ohio | $103.06 |
| Pennsylvania | $128.79 |
| South Carolina | $92.54 |
| Tennessee | $88.18 |
| Texas | $130.95 |
| Utah | $60.83 |
