Orthodontists pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $181,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $323,460 or more. The middle half of orthodontists in Portland earn between $244,390 and $323,460.
- $182K10th
- $244K25th
- $323KMedian
- $323K75th
- $323K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $281,120 | $23,427 | $135.15 |
| Median | $323,460 | $26,955 | $155.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $244,390 | $20,366 | $117.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $323,460 | $26,955 | $155.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orthodontists pay in Portland vs. Maine and the U.S.
Orthodontists in Portland earn 7% more than the Maine average ($263,020) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($259,400). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $289,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $281,120 | $323,460 | $181,990 | $323,460 | n/a |
| Maine | $263,020 | $301,250 | $171,120 | $323,460 | 60 |
| United States | $259,400 | $289,140 | $99,850 | $416,000 | 6,210 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Orthodontists salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $281,120, a single filer in Portland takes home about $185,270 a year, or $15,439 a month and $7,126 every two weeks. Taxes take 34% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Is Portland a good place for orthodontists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.9), so the average $281,120 buys what about $275,992 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($56,960). A typical home costs $542,063, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Orthodontists salary in nearby metro areas
- New York, NY$317,690
- Philadelphia, PA$303,220
- Baltimore, MD$331,720
- Washington, DC$285,910
- Cleveland, OH$277,590
- Durham, NC$278,540
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 Portland: questions
How much do orthodontists make an hour in Portland?
$135.15 an hour on average, and $155.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orthodontists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $181,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $244,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orthodontists take-home pay in Portland?
About $185,270 a year ($15,439 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $281,120. Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Do orthodontists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($259,400).
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 Portland-South Portland, ME (38860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 16.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- 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). Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
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