Career Outlook for Orthoptists
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The overall job outlook for Orthoptist careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 44.83 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 7.47 percent per year. Demand for Orthoptists is expected to go up, with an expected 24,000 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 9.55 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Orthoptists in the following states
Florida | 3,750 |
Maryland | 3,710 |
California | 2,260 |
Michigan | 1,790 |
Georgia | 1,740 |
New York | 1,490 |
North Carolina | 1,460 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Orthoptists
Wyoming | 40 |
Vermont | 40 |
South Dakota | 40 |
Kansas | 60 |
Kentucky | 60 |
Maine | 60 |
Montana | 70 |