SOC 292091

Orthotists and Prosthetists

Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.

National Median

$78,310

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$78,310

Entry Level (10th pct)

$46,220

Experienced (90th pct)

$118,730

Total Employed

9,930

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience LevelEstimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience$46,220 - $59,990
Mid Career2-8 years experience$59,990 - $98,880
Senior / Expert8+ years experience$98,880 - $118,730

Highest Paying Locations for Orthotists and Prosthetists

Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan AreaMedian SalaryEmployed
New Jersey$110,760180
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$103,660340
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$102,13070
Manchester-Nashua, NH$100,74090
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$99,360500
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$98,820120
Maine$98,520140
Portland-South Portland, ME$98,520100
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV$96,26060
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$94,920330
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$94,090160
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT$92,59050
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$92,360150
Utah$92,070100
California$91,8701,370
Alabama$90,69050
Washington$90,240420
Mississippi$89,86080
South Carolina$89,860N/A
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$89,460N/A
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$89,360230
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC$87,050N/A
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$86,730170
Massachusetts$86,510240
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$86,300N/A
Wisconsin$86,290150
Madison, WI$85,31030
Nevada$84,84080
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$84,770120
Iowa$84,34070
West Virginia$83,84080
Tulsa, OK$83,82030
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$83,620110
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$83,24090
Rhode Island$83,220N/A
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX$83,15040
Oklahoma City, OK$83,08060
Oklahoma$83,080100
New Hampshire$82,720180
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$82,69090
Memphis, TN-MS-AR$82,60040
Winston-Salem, NC$82,40050
Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area$82,33040
Texas$82,320400
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$82,32070
Roanoke, VA$82,22040
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$81,910100
Tennessee$81,270100
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$81,16070
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$80,80040

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Orthotists and Prosthetists?
The national median annual salary for Orthotists and Prosthetists is $78,310, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do Orthotists and Prosthetistss earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for Orthotists and Prosthetistss is New Jersey, with a median salary of $110,760.
How much can an experienced Orthotists and Prosthetists make?
Top-earning Orthotists and Prosthetistss (90th percentile) make $118,730 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.