Orthotists and Prosthetists
Occupation
$78,310
National Median Salary
$37.65
Median Hourly Wage
9,930
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+22.3%
10 Year Change
$64,040
2014 Median
$78,310
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Orthotists and Prosthetists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Care Centers | $102,890 | 380 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $88,380 | 920 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $87,280 | 960 |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $83,220 | 2,820 |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | $83,220 | 2,790 |
Top Paying States for Orthotists and Prosthetists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $110,760 | 180 |
| Maine | $98,520 | 140 |
| Utah | $92,070 | 100 |
| California | $91,870 | 1,370 |
| Alabama | $90,690 | 50 |
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Outpatient Care Centers
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Offices of All Other Health Practitioners
Administrative and Support Services
Offices of Other Health Practitioners