The median annual wage for Orthodontists in California is $101,420 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $193,160.
At the median that is about $48.76 per hour. An estimated 670 people work as orthodontists in California.
| Median (annual) | $101,420 |
| Mean (annual) | $193,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $48.76 |
| 10th percentile | $91,370 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 670 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.