There are currently an estimated 45,000 orthopedic surgeons in the United States. The orthopedic surgeon job market is expected to grow by 14.4% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are orthopedic surgeons?
What’s the supply of orthopedic surgeons?
The orthopedic surgeon industry is concentrated in California, Texas, Ohio
Orthopedic Surgeon job market by state
| State Name | Employed Orthopedic Surgeons |
|---|---|
| California | 4,240 |
| Texas | 3,370 |
| Ohio | 2,620 |
| Massachusetts | 2,120 |
| New York | 1,740 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,610 |
| Florida | 1,500 |
| Illinois | 1,470 |
| New Jersey | 1,360 |
| Michigan | 1,270 |
| Minnesota | 1,120 |
| North Carolina | 1,110 |
| Virginia | 950 |
| Colorado | 900 |
| Kentucky | 820 |
| Indiana | 740 |
| Georgia | 710 |
| Washington | 530 |
| Alabama | 490 |
| New Hampshire | 480 |
| Maryland | 460 |
| Tennessee | 450 |
| Wisconsin | 450 |
| Utah | 410 |
| Mississippi | 380 |
| South Dakota | 350 |
| Nebraska | 330 |
| Oklahoma | 310 |
| Arizona | 270 |
| Oregon | 270 |
| Vermont | 270 |
| Nevada | 250 |
| Louisiana | 240 |
| Arkansas | 240 |
| New Mexico | 240 |
| District of Columbia | 220 |
| Kansas | 210 |
| Maine | 180 |
| Montana | 180 |
| Iowa | 160 |
| Delaware | 130 |
| Wyoming | 110 |
| North Dakota | 80 |
| Hawaii | 80 |
| Idaho | 70 |
| Alaska | 40 |
| Puerto Rico | 30 |