Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$78,310
↑ 20.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Orthotists and Prosthetists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Orthotists and Prosthetists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 20.0% since 2011 ($65,250 → $78,310)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $78,310
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -18%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,310 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | $78,100 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $77,070 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $75,440 | +7.5% |
| 2020 | $70,190 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | $68,410 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | $69,120 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | $66,240 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | $65,630 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | $64,430 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | $64,040 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | $62,970 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | $62,670 | -4.0% |
| 2011 | $65,250 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.