Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for orthotists and prosthetists in the U.S. is $81,110 ($38.99 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $81,110
- Mean annual wage
- $83,740
- Median hourly wage
- $38.99
- Employment
- 9,390
9,390 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,350 | $22.28 |
| 25th percentile | $61,290 | $29.47 |
| Median (50th) | $81,110 | $38.99 |
| 75th percentile | $99,990 | $48.07 |
| 90th percentile | $119,810 | $57.60 |
Highest-paying states for orthotists and prosthetists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $118,950 | 240 |
| Washington | $105,240 | 250 |
| Utah | $96,530 | 70 |
| Maryland | $95,030 | 90 |
| Oregon | $93,790 | 120 |
| Rhode Island | $93,350 | — |
| Virginia | $92,930 | 340 |
| California | $91,820 | 1,050 |
| Massachusetts | $89,860 | 350 |
| Wisconsin | $89,710 | 140 |
Lowest-paying states
- District of Columbia: $44,080 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $61,290 median annual wage
- North Dakota: $62,570 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $62,970 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $64,730 median annual wage
About this occupation
Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.
Typical tasks
- Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
- Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.
- Show and explain orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers.
- Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic or prosthetic devices.
- Repair, rebuild, and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.
- Construct and fabricate appliances, or supervise others constructing the appliances.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Master's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 19.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.7% |
| Associate's degree | 18.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.3% |
| Master's degree | 7.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 3.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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