Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary
The median orthotists and prosthetists salary in the United States is $81,110 per year ($38.99/hour). Salaries range from $46,350 at the entry level to $119,810+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 9,390 orthotists and prosthetists jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 13.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$81,110
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.99
per hour
Employment
9,390
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$46,350
25th percentile
$61,290
Median
$81,110
75th percentile
$99,990
90th percentile
$119,810
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+13.3%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Master's degree
Training Needed
Internship/residency
Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary by State
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$44K$119K■ No data
Top Paying States
New Jersey
$119K
+47%
Washington
$105K
+30%
Utah
$97K
+19%
Maryland
$95K
+17%
Oregon
$94K
+16%
Rhode Island
$93K
+15%
Virginia
$93K
+15%
California
$92K
+13%
Massachusetts
$90K
+11%
Wisconsin
$90K
+11%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $118,950 | +46.7% |
| Washington | $105,240 | +29.7% |
| Utah | $96,530 | +19.0% |
| Maryland | $95,030 | +17.2% |
| Oregon | $93,790 | +15.6% |
| Rhode Island | $93,350 | +15.1% |
| Virginia | $92,930 | +14.6% |
| California | $91,820 | +13.2% |
| Massachusetts | $89,860 | +10.8% |
| Wisconsin | $89,710 | +10.6% |
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Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $108,110 | +33.3% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $107,520 | +32.6% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $106,990 | +31.9% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $105,420 | +30.0% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $103,070 | +27.1% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $101,230 | +24.8% |
| Roanoke, VA | $98,380 | +21.3% |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $98,320 | +21.2% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $97,290 | +19.9% |
| Iowa City, IA | $95,290 | +17.5% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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A orthotists and prosthetists earning $81,110/year would need 735 years to match Stephen Curry's NBA salary, or 789 yearsto match Patrick Mahomes' NFL contract.
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