California has 1,060 active orthodontists, the most of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The agency released updated compensation data April 3 to reflect May 2023 information, the latest available.
Here is the number of orthodontists in 17 states:
Note: Employment data was not available for every state.
Alabama: 150
California: 1,060
Connecticut: 100
Indiana: 150
Maine: 120
Michigan: 210
New Jersey: 370
New York: 300
North Carolina: 180
Ohio: 180
Oregon: 170
South Carolina: 260
Texas: 170
Utah: 90
Virginia: 270
Washington: 120
Wisconsin: 60