How much do Orthotists and Prosthetists make?
Orthotists and Prosthetists earn a median annual salary of $81,110 in the United States, which works out to roughly $39.00 per hour for full-time work. Most earn between $46,350 at the entry level and $119,810 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $61,290 and $99,990 a year.
That is $19,720 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary range by percentile
Half of all Orthotists and Prosthetists earn between $61,290 and $99,990 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,350 | $22.28 | |
| 25th percentile (early career) | $61,290 | $29.47 | |
| 50th percentile (median) | $81,110 | $39.00 | |
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $99,990 | $48.07 | |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $119,810 | $57.60 |
Highest-paying states for Orthotists and Prosthetists
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. New Jersey leads the country for Orthotists and Prosthetists pay at $118,950 a year, followed by Washington ($105,240) and Utah ($96,530). At the other end, District of Columbia posts the lowest median at $44,080 — a gap of $74,870 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
| # | State | Median salary | Hourly | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $118,950 | $57.19 | +47% |
| 2 | Washington | $105,240 | $50.60 | +30% |
| 3 | Utah | $96,530 | $46.41 | +19% |
| 4 | Maryland | $95,030 | $45.69 | +17% |
| 5 | Oregon | $93,790 | $45.09 | +16% |
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 44 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Workforce and education
About 9,000 people work as Orthotists and Prosthetists in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $83,740 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
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