Explore jobs
Find specific jobs
Explore careers
Explore professions
Best companies
Explore companies
Job outlook for board certified orthodontists in the United States
Are board certified orthodontist jobs in demand?
Yes, board certified orthodontist jobs are in demand. Board certified orthodontist demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Board certified orthodontist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of board certified orthodontist jobs and the average board certified orthodontist salary over time.
Board certified orthodontist jobs over time
Board certified orthodontist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 789 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 774 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 920 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 822 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 780 | 0.00% |
Average board certified orthodontist salary over time
Board certified orthodontist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $217,108 | $104.38 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $210,577 | $101.24 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $205,951 | $99.02 | --1.6% |
| 2022 | $209,254 | $100.60 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | $208,706 | $100.34 | +3.3% |
Board certified orthodontist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of board certified orthodontist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where board certified orthodontists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for board certified orthodontists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 118 | 14% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 100 | 13% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,046 | 12% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 450 | 11% |
| 5 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,194 | 10% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,001 | 10% |
| 7 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 171 | 10% |
| 8 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 70 | 10% |
| 9 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 574 | 9% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 57 | 9% |
| 11 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 680 | 8% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 591 | 8% |
| 13 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 363 | 8% |
| 14 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 302 | 8% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 101 | 8% |
| 16 | Alaska | 739,795 | 61 | 8% |
| 17 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 915 | 7% |
| 18 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 342 | 7% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 217 | 7% |
| 20 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 203 | 7% |
Most common cities for board certified orthodontists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flower Mound | 5 | 7% | $194,183 |
| 2 | Martinez | 2 | 5% | $274,505 |
| 3 | Slidell | 1 | 4% | $159,011 |
| 4 | Castro Valley | 2 | 3% | $273,346 |
| 5 | Winter Haven | 1 | 3% | $187,167 |
| 6 | Fairfield | 2 | 2% | $275,327 |
| 7 | Castle Rock | 1 | 2% | $216,630 |
| 8 | Hayward | 2 | 1% | $273,257 |
| 9 | Clearwater | 1 | 1% | $187,084 |
| 10 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $218,027 |
| 11 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $207,777 |
| 12 | Las Vegas | 1 | 0% | $222,036 |
| 13 | Oakland | 1 | 0% | $273,617 |
| 14 | Saint Louis | 1 | 0% | $204,025 |