Career Paths From Orthodontists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

ProsthodontistsLateral Move95.1% skill match
Orthodontists and Prosthodontists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Prosthodontists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 8% higher.
Current median salary
$289,140
Target median salary
$311,180
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Dentists, GeneralLateral Move93.9% skill match
Orthodontists and Dentists, General share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Dentists, General sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 41% lower.
Current median salary
$289,140
Target median salary
$170,950
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Obstetricians and GynecologistsLateral Move94.1% skill match
Orthodontists and Obstetricians and Gynecologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Obstetricians and Gynecologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.
Current median salary
$289,140
Target median salary
$292,910
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
NeurologistsLateral Move93.8% skill match
Orthodontists and Neurologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Neurologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 14% lower.
Current median salary
$289,140
Target median salary
$248,560
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
PodiatristsLateral Move96.2% skill match
Orthodontists and Podiatrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Podiatrists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 45% lower.
Current median salary
$289,140
Target median salary
$160,300
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Nurse PractitionersLateral Move95.7% skill match
Orthodontists and Nurse Practitioners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Nurse Practitioners sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 54% lower.
Current median salary
$289,140
Target median salary
$132,300
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
VeterinariansLateral Move96.9% skill match
Orthodontists and Veterinarians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Veterinarians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 55% lower.
Current median salary
$289,140
Target median salary
$130,100
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
PharmacistsLateral Move93.8% skill match
Orthodontists and Pharmacists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Pharmacists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 51% lower.
Current median salary
$289,140
Target median salary
$140,910
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Occupational TherapistsLateral Move95.3% skill match
Orthodontists and Occupational Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Occupational Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 65% lower.
Current median salary
$289,140
Target median salary
$100,330
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Medical DosimetristsLateral Move95.5% skill match
Orthodontists and Medical Dosimetrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Medical Dosimetrists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 49% lower.
Current median salary
$289,140
Target median salary
$147,470
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Materials ScientistsCareer Change93.6% skill match
Orthodontists and Materials Scientists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Materials Scientists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 59% lower.
Current median salary
$289,140
Target median salary
$117,790
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Social and Community Service ManagersCareer Change93.9% skill match
Orthodontists and Social and Community Service Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Social and Community Service Managers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 72% lower.
Current median salary
$289,140
Target median salary
$80,390
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Conservation ScientistsCareer Change94.3% skill match
Orthodontists and Conservation Scientists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Conservation Scientists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 75% lower.
Current median salary
$289,140
Target median salary
$73,010
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsLateral Move0% skill match
Orthodontists and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 22% higher.
Current median salary
$289,140
Target median salary
$352,220
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Set and Exhibit DesignersCareer Change94.3% skill match
Orthodontists and Set and Exhibit Designers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Set and Exhibit Designers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 74% lower.
Current median salary
$289,140
Target median salary
$75,240
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.