The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides state data on compensation for dental industry jobs, including dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists and orthodontists.
Here are the top five highest and lowest paying states for orthodontists:
Highest
Oklahoma: $286,050
North Carolina: $271,270
Virginia: $279,710
Washington: $277,050
Minnesota: $268,480
Lowest
Utah: $210,190
Michigan: $208,540
New York: $199,930
California: $197,710
Illinois: $180,820