Board certified orthodontist demographics and statistics in the US
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Board certified orthodontist demographics by:
Board certified orthodontist gender statistics
59.4% of board certified orthodontists are women and 40.6% of board certified orthodontists are men.
- Female, 59.4%
- Male, 40.6%
Board certified orthodontist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.4% |
| Male | 40.6% |
Board certified orthodontist gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$200,174
Female income
$178,630
Board certified orthodontist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in board certified orthodontist positions over time. Currently, 59.4% of board certified orthodontists are female.
Board certified orthodontist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.52% | 48.48% |
| 2011 | 52.76% | 47.24% |
| 2012 | 51.13% | 48.87% |
| 2013 | 51.28% | 48.72% |
| 2014 | 44.16% | 55.84% |
| 2015 | 46.13% | 53.87% |
| 2016 | 45.48% | 54.52% |
| 2017 | 43.57% | 56.43% |
| 2018 | 41.13% | 58.87% |
| 2019 | 44.19% | 55.81% |
| 2020 | 41.75% | 58.25% |
| 2021 | 40.58% | 59.42% |
Board certified orthodontist related jobs gender ratio
We compared board certified orthodontists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Board Certified Orthodontist | 41% | 59% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Board certified orthodontist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among board certified orthodontists is White, which makes up 66.9% of all board certified orthodontists. Comparatively, 17.7% of board certified orthodontists are Asian and 9.0% of board certified orthodontists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.9%
- Asian, 17.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Board certified orthodontist race
| Board certified orthodontist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.9% |
| Asian | 17.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Board certified orthodontist race and ethnicity over time
See how board certified orthodontist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Board certified orthodontist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.26% | 3.79% | 12.37% | 7.76% |
| 2011 | 77.49% | 2.96% | 10.87% | 6.92% |
| 2012 | 75.85% | 3.35% | 11.27% | 7.69% |
| 2013 | 74.62% | 3.50% | 12.19% | 7.94% |
| 2014 | 73.73% | 3.53% | 13.39% | 7.56% |
| 2015 | 75.78% | 2.49% | 12.28% | 7.29% |
| 2016 | 73.84% | 3.10% | 13.19% | 7.85% |
| 2017 | 71.64% | 3.76% | 14.64% | 7.89% |
| 2018 | 72.37% | 3.50% | 14.71% | 7.51% |
| 2019 | 72.64% | 3.59% | 14.40% | 7.66% |
| 2020 | 68.36% | 3.34% | 17.03% | 8.02% |
| 2021 | 66.88% | 3.04% | 17.66% | 8.96% |
Board certified orthodontist wage gap by race
According to our data, white board certified orthodontists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino board certified orthodontists have the lowest average salary at $188,149.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $195,834 |
| White | $226,910 |
| Black or African American | $190,811 |
| Asian | $201,461 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $188,149 |
Average board certified orthodontist age
See how the average age of board certified orthodontists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Board certified orthodontist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | 38 |
| White | 48 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 47 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 44 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 | 41 |
Board certified orthodontist age breakdown
The average age of board certified orthodontists is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the board certified orthodontist population.
Board certified orthodontist age breakdown
| Board Certified Orthodontist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Board certified orthodontist educational attainment
The most common degree for board certified orthodontists is bachelor's degree, with 41% of board certified orthodontists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 20% and doctoral degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Doctorate, 20%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 12%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Board certified orthodontists by degree level
| Board certified orthodontist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Doctorate | 20% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Board certified orthodontist employment statistics
Company size where board certified orthodontists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where board certified orthodontists work.
Board certified orthodontist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Board certified orthodontist jobs by company type
Employees with the board certified orthodontist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most board certified orthodontists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Board certified orthodontist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 8% |
Board certified orthodontist turnover and employment statistics
Board certified orthodontist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for board certified orthodontists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Board certified orthodontist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Board certified orthodontist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 0.74% |
| 2013 | 0.50% |
| 2014 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 0.50% |
| 2017 | 0.50% |
| 2018 | 0.55% |
| 2019 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 0.98% |
| 2021 | 0.99% |
Average board certified orthodontist tenure
The average board certified orthodontist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 299 board certified orthodontists resumes in Zippia's database.
Board certified orthodontist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 29% |
Board certified orthodontist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of board certified orthodontists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatrician | 9.88% | 1,177 |
| Senior Physician | 11.62% | 56,029 |
| Board Certified Orthodontist | 11.94% | - |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| Practicing MD Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 2,082 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar board certified orthodontist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatrician | 9.88% | 1,177 |
| Senior Physician | 11.62% | 56,029 |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| Practicing MD Anesthesiologist | 13.05% | 2,082 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by board certified orthodontists
The most common foreign language among board certified orthodontists is Spanish at 47.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.8% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 47.1%
- French, 11.8%
- Swedish, 5.9%
- Vietnamese, 5.9%
- Greek, 5.9%
- Other, 23.4%
Board certified orthodontist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.1% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Swedish | 5.9% |
| Vietnamese | 5.9% |
| Greek | 5.9% |
| Other | 23.4% |
