There are currently an estimated 7,200 orthodontists in the United States. The orthodontist job market is expected to grow by 4.2% between 2022 and 2032.
How employable are orthodontists?
CareerExplorer rates orthodontists with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 900 orthodontists. That number is based on 300 additional orthodontists, and the retirement of 600 existing orthodontists.
What’s the supply of orthodontists?
The orthodontist industry is concentrated in Texas, Florida, Washington
Orthodontist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Orthodontists |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1,070 |
| Florida | 450 |
| Washington | 290 |
| Ohio | 250 |
| North Carolina | 160 |
| Colorado | 160 |
| Michigan | 140 |
| New York | 130 |
| Arizona | 120 |
| Mississippi | 90 |
| Wisconsin | 90 |
| Maine | 60 |
| Idaho | 40 |
| Oklahoma | 30 |