Associate Orthodontist Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Orthodontist make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Orthodontist in the United States is $40,404 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, an Associate Orthodontist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,281
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,070 to $44,527
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,123
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Associate Orthodontist Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $44,527 $3,711 $856 $21
Average $40,404 $3,367 $777 $19
25th Percentile $36,070 $3,006 $694 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Orthodontist Salaries

An Associate Orthodontist'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Orthodontist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Orthodontist'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): $39,983
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $40,837
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,682
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,880
  • Expert (over 8 years): $43,012
Levels Salary
Entry Level Associate Orthodontist$39,983
Intermediate Level Associate Orthodontist$40,837
Senior Level Associate Orthodontist$42,682
Specialist Level Associate Orthodontist$42,880
Expert Level Associate Orthodontist$43,012
$39,983 0 yr
$40,837 < 2 yrs
$42,682 2-4 yrs
$42,880 5-8 yrs
$43,012 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Associate Orthodontists

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: $50,962
  • San Francisco: $50,461
  • Oakland: $49,342

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Orthodontist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.41% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 6.09% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Front Office (Mentioned in 2.38% Job Postings): The front office represents the customer-facing division of a firm. For example, customer service, sales, and industry experts who provide advisory services are considered part of a firm's front office operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.41%
CPR 6.09%
Front Office 2.38%
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 Associate Orthodontist's salary.
  • Clinical Support: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Clinical Care: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Clinical Support
$44,041
9%
Clinical Care
$42,829
6%
Leadership
$42,425
5%
Presentation
$41,616
3%
Collaboration
$41,212
2%
HIPAA
$41,212
2%
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How Education impacts an Associate Orthodontist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Orthodontists enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Associate Orthodontist with a Associate's Degree is between $45,040 and $47,788).

Associate Orthodontist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Orthodontist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 78.4%
Associates 14.5%
Bachelors 5.9%
Masters 0.4%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Associate Orthodontist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Orthodontist'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Associate Orthodontist

Salaries for an Associate Orthodontist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,622 in 2023 to around $43,408 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Orthodontist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Associate Orthodontist Over Time

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2023
$43,622
2024
$43,587
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2023 $43,622
2024 $43,587
2025 $43,408
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