Orthodontists pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $125,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $219,770 or more. The middle half of orthodontists in Atlanta earn between $146,580 and $159,310.
- $126K10th
- $147K25th
- $159KMedian
- $159K75th
- $220K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $174,100 | $14,508 | $83.70 |
| Median | $159,230 | $13,269 | $76.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $146,580 | $12,215 | $70.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $159,310 | $13,276 | $76.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Orthodontists salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $174,100, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $122,324 a year, or $10,194 a month and $4,705 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for orthodontists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $174,100 buys what about $173,999 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Orthodontists salary in nearby metro areas
- Nashville, TN$279,600
- Durham, NC$278,540
- Washington, DC$285,910
- Cleveland, OH$277,590
- Baltimore, MD$331,720
- Philadelphia, PA$303,220
Highest-paying cities for orthodontists
Baltimore, MD pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($331,720).
- Baltimore, MD$331,720
- New York, NY$317,690
- Philadelphia, PA$303,220
- Washington, DC$285,910
- Portland, ME$281,120
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Orthodontists salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do orthodontists make an hour in Atlanta?
$83.70 an hour on average, and $76.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orthodontists salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $125,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $146,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orthodontists take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $122,324 a year ($10,194 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $174,100.
Do orthodontists earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($248,410).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1023; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 21.5%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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