There are currently an estimated 45,000 orthopaedic surgeons in the United States. The orthopaedic surgeon job market is expected to grow by 14.4% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are orthopaedic surgeons?
What’s the supply of orthopaedic surgeons?
The orthopaedic surgeon industry is concentrated in California, Texas, Ohio
Orthopaedic Surgeon job market by state
| State Name | Employed Orthopaedic 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 |
| Wisconsin | 450 |
| Tennessee | 450 |
| Utah | 410 |
| Mississippi | 380 |
| South Dakota | 350 |
| Nebraska | 330 |
| Oklahoma | 310 |
| Oregon | 270 |
| Arizona | 270 |
| Vermont | 270 |
| Nevada | 250 |
| New Mexico | 240 |
| Arkansas | 240 |
| Louisiana | 240 |
| District of Columbia | 220 |
| Kansas | 210 |
| Montana | 180 |
| Maine | 180 |
| Iowa | 160 |
| Delaware | 130 |
| Wyoming | 110 |
| North Dakota | 80 |
| Hawaii | 80 |
| Idaho | 70 |
| Alaska | 40 |
| Puerto Rico | 30 |