10 states with the most orthodontists

Maryland had the highest number of employed orthodontists and concentration of jobs in 2021, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Here are the top five states for orthodontist employment and job concentration:

Five states with the highest number of employed orthodontists:

Maryland

Number of employed orthodontists: 540

Employment per 1,000 jobs: 0.21

Ohio

Number of employed orthodontists: 470

Employment per 1,000 jobs: 0.09

California

Number of employed orthodontists: 250

Employment per 1,000 jobs: 0.02

Virginia

Number of employed orthodontists: 210

Employment per 1,000 jobs: 0.05

Texas

Number of employed orthodontists: 180

Employment per 1,000 jobs: 0.01

Five states with the highest concentration of orthodontist jobs:

Maryland

Number of employed orthodontists: 540

Employment per 1,000 jobs: 0.21

Nebraska

Number of employed orthodontists: 130

Employment per 1,000 jobs: 0.14

Maine

Number of employed orthodontists: 50

Employment per 1,000 jobs: 0.09

Ohio

Number of employed orthodontists: 470

Employment per 1,000 jobs: 0.09

Utah

Number of employed orthodontists: 140

Employment per 1,000 jobs: 0.09

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