Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does an Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant in the United States is $120,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

However, an Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $135,409
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,244 to $128,399
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,366
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Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $128,399 $10,700 $2,469 $62
Average $120,700 $10,058 $2,321 $58
25th Percentile $114,244 $9,520 $2,197 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant Salaries

An Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $118,010
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $118,493
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,169
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $120,361
  • Expert (over 8 years): $122,625
Levels Salary
Entry Level Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant$118,010
Intermediate Level Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant$118,493
Senior Level Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant$119,169
Specialist Level Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant$120,361
Expert Level Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant$122,625
$118,010 0 yr
$118,493 < 2 yrs
$119,169 2-4 yrs
$120,361 5-8 yrs
$122,625 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $133,639.
  • California: $133,132.
  • Massachusetts: $131,358.

Top Paying Cities for Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $152,239
  • San Francisco: $150,572
  • Oakland: $147,399

What Skills Can Increase an Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 6.61% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • Psychiatric (Mentioned in 2.85% Job Postings): Periodically and systematically assessing the client's dietary intake and nutritional status to ensure the effectiveness of nutrition intervention.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 2.09% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Collaboration 6.61%
Psychiatric 2.85%
Long Term Care 2.09%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Collaborating: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$144,840
20%
Collaborating
$138,805
15%
Insight
$137,598
14%
Diagnostic Tests
$136,391
13%
Health Assessment
$135,184
12%
Palliative Care
$132,770
10%
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Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$144,840$70.020%

Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant

Salaries for an Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $233,269 in 2023 to around $228,036 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant Over Time

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2023
$233,269
2024
$238,810
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$228,036
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2024 $238,810
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FAQ about Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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