California Median
$91,820
per year
Hourly Rate
$44.14
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+13% vs US median
US median $81,110
State Rank
#8 of 44
1,050 employed here
How much do Orthotists and Prosthetists make in California?
Orthotists and Prosthetists working in California earn a median salary of $91,820 per year, or about $44.14 per hour. That is 13% above the national median of $81,110 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $59,570 while the top 10% make $125,590 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $75,160 and $110,810 a year.
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $59,570 | $28.64 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $75,160 | $36.13 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $91,820 | $44.14 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $110,810 | $53.27 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $125,590 | $60.38 |
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How California compares
California ranks 8th out of 44 states and territories for Orthotists and Prosthetists pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in other states
New Jersey $118,950Washington $105,240Utah $96,530Maryland $95,030Oregon $93,790Rhode Island $93,350Virginia $92,930Massachusetts $89,860Wisconsin $89,710New York $89,610Illinois $89,180Iowa $87,300Oklahoma $83,780North Carolina $82,190Pennsylvania $81,460Florida $81,370Maine $81,230West Virginia $80,860South Dakota $80,760Mississippi $80,500Nevada $80,390South Carolina $79,990Arkansas $78,850Missouri $78,100Texas $77,220Connecticut $77,030Colorado $76,720Alabama $76,400Georgia $75,920Michigan $75,810Minnesota $75,530Louisiana $75,460Kansas $74,030New Hampshire $70,400Arizona $67,350Indiana $66,180Tennessee $65,170Ohio $64,870Kentucky $64,730New Mexico $62,970North Dakota $62,570Nebraska $61,290District of Columbia $44,080
Working as Orthotists and Prosthetists in California
Nationally, about 9,000 people work as Orthotists and Prosthetists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($91,820) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Orthotists and Prosthetists make in California?
The median Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in California is $91,820 per year, or about $44.14 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $59,570 at the entry level to $125,590 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Orthotists and Prosthetists about 13% more than the national median of $81,110. California ranks 8th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Orthotists and Prosthetists?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $91,820 a year. About 1,050 Orthotists and Prosthetists are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Orthotists and Prosthetists salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.