Health Sciences

Orthodontists

Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies.

Salary Breakdown

Orthodontists

Average

$142,430

ANNUAL

$68.47

HOURLY

Entry Level

$49,020

ANNUAL

$23.57

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Orthodontists

120

Projected job openings through 2030


Top Expected Tasks

Orthodontists


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Orthodontists

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Medicine and Dentistry

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Biology

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Economics and Accounting

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Judgment and Decision Making

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Arm-Hand Steadiness

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Finger Dexterity

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning


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