Orthodontists in Texas
Considering a career as an Orthodontist in Texas?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Orthodontists in Texas are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Orthodontists in Texas is growing faster than average.
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Orthodontists in Texas earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For an Orthodontist Career?
- Health Professions
- Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences
- Orthodontics/Orthodontology
- Residency Programs
- Dental Residency Programs
- Orthodontics Residency Program
How Many Orthodontists Work in Texas?
In 2018, there were 610 Orthodontists working in the state.
There were 500 Orthodontists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 110 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 130 Orthodontists working in it, which means Texas has more Orthodontists than average.
Job Projections for Texas
Jobs for Orthodontists in this state are growing at a rate of 21.7% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 18.2%.
Texas Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 20 annual job openings, and 560 total jobs in 2026 for Orthodontists in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 300 annual jobs and 7,800 total jobs in 2026.
What do Orthodontists Make in Texas?
In 2018 wages for Orthodontists ranged from $69,070 to $208,000 with $183,480 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $33.21 to $100. The median hourly rate was $88.21.
The median salary in Texas is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Texas Metros for Orthodontists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Orthodontists.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 210 | $196,290 |
Top States for Orthodontists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Orthodontists work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 610 | $183,480 |
| Massachusetts | 430 | $208,000 |
| California | 380 | $198,330 |
| Florida | 370 | $180,720 |
| Maryland | 330 | $194,610 |
| Ohio | 220 | $208,000 |
| North Carolina | 190 | $208,000 |
| New Jersey | 180 | $208,000 |
| New York | 150 | $208,000 |
| Oklahoma | 130 | $208,000 |
| Indiana | 110 | $208,000 |
| Washington | 110 | $208,000 |
| Virginia | 90 | $208,000 |
| Wisconsin | 90 | $201,010 |
| Kentucky | 80 | $88,770 |
| Michigan | 80 | $208,000 |
| Tennessee | 60 | $208,000 |
| Idaho | 40 | $184,760 |
| Utah | 40 | $99,510 |
Below are the states where Orthodontists get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | $208,000 |
| Colorado | $208,000 |
| Indiana | $208,000 |
| Iowa | $208,000 |
| Massachusetts | $208,000 |
| Michigan | $208,000 |
| Nebraska | $208,000 |
| New Hampshire | $208,000 |
| New Jersey | $208,000 |
| New York | $208,000 |
Related Careers in Texas
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| Occupation | Texas Employment Total |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | 8,110 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | 460 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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