Orthodontic Technician

October 30, 2016

Orthodontic Technician Job Description

Orthodontic Technicians Create and perform work according to orthodontic prescription. Construct and repair appliances for straightening teeth. Assemble metal and plastic orthodontic appliances. Clean and finish dental parts with electric grinders and polishers. Verify the conformance to prescriptions specs by using articulator.

Orthodontic Technician Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Orthodontic Technician is $36185 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $44540. The lowest salary was $22862. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Orthodontic Technician is $17.99 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $22.15. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $11.37. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Orthodontic Technician are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $150 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Orthodontic Technician. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.

These are the highest paying cities for a Orthodontic Technician. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
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This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Orthodontic Technician from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $36185 while in 2007 it was just $33557.33

Job Outlook

Gender Statistics

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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 4% of Orthodontic Technicians were males while 96% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.

Past Jobs

Orthodontic Assistant
$21,701 – $43,448

Future Jobs

Clinical Orthodontic Technician
$26,402 – $50,161
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
$47,206 – $87,893