Orthodontist

Code: 29-1023.00

Also known as: Board Certified Orthodontist, Orthodontist, Orthodontist, Small Business Owner, Orthodontist, Vice President, Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Description: Orthodontists help to realign their patients' teeth and jaws to improve overall function and improve appearance. They examine, diagnose and treat anomalies in a patient's oral cavity or other dental malocclusions. Orthodontists have a doctoral degree as well as post-doctoral training.

Orthodontist

Typical wages


10% $74,020
25% $150,250
Median $208,000
75% $208,000
90% $208,000
10% $35.59
25% $72.23
Median $100+
75% $100+
90% $100+

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
7,200
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
7,300
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 200