Career Outlook for Orthodontists
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The overall job outlook for Orthodontist careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly decreased by 10.18 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 1.7 percent per year. Demand for Orthodontists is expected to go up, with an expected 3,640 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 8.18 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Orthodontists in the following states
| California | 840 |
| Texas | 350 |
| New Jersey | 270 |
| New York | 230 |
| Michigan | 210 |
| Georgia | 210 |
| Ohio | 200 |
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Orthodontists
| Wisconsin | 30 |
| South Carolina | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | 70 |
| Connecticut | 80 |
| Kansas | 100 |
| Massachusetts | 100 |
| Alabama | 110 |
