Orthotist and Prosthetist salary
What orthotists and prosthetists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$81,110$38.99 per hour
Average pay$83,740$40.26 per hour
Middle half earn$61,290 – $99,990Top 10%: $119,810+
Jobs9,390Employed nationwide
Orthotist and Prosthetist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $76,400 | $36.73 | 100 | 0.05 |
| Arizona | $67,350 | $32.38 | 70 | 0.02 |
| Arkansas | $78,850 | $37.91 | 40 | 0.03 |
| California | $91,820 | $44.15 | 1,050 | 0.06 |
| Colorado | $76,720 | $36.89 | – | – |
| Connecticut | $77,030 | $37.04 | – | – |
| Florida | $81,370 | $39.12 | 550 | 0.06 |
| Georgia | $75,920 | $36.50 | 110 | 0.02 |
| Illinois | $89,180 | $42.87 | 240 | 0.04 |
| Indiana | $66,180 | $31.82 | 120 | 0.04 |
| Iowa | $87,300 | $41.97 | 90 | 0.06 |
| Kansas | $74,030 | $35.59 | – | – |
| Kentucky | $64,730 | $31.12 | 80 | 0.04 |
| Louisiana | $75,460 | $36.28 | 100 | 0.05 |
| Maine | $81,230 | $39.05 | 60 | 0.1 |
| Maryland | $95,030 | $45.69 | 90 | 0.03 |
| Massachusetts | $89,860 | $43.20 | 350 | 0.1 |
| Michigan | $75,810 | $36.45 | – | – |
| Minnesota | $75,530 | $36.31 | 90 | 0.03 |
| Mississippi | $80,500 | $38.70 | 60 | 0.05 |
| Missouri | $78,100 | $37.55 | 250 | 0.09 |
| Nebraska | $61,290 | $29.47 | 110 | 0.11 |
| Nevada | $80,390 | $38.65 | 100 | 0.07 |
| New Hampshire | $70,400 | $33.84 | 130 | 0.2 |
| New Jersey | $118,950 | $57.19 | 240 | 0.06 |
| New Mexico | $62,970 | $30.27 | 70 | 0.08 |
| New York | $89,610 | $43.08 | 300 | 0.03 |
| North Carolina | $82,190 | $39.52 | 260 | 0.05 |
| North Dakota | $62,570 | $30.08 | 40 | 0.08 |
| Ohio | $64,870 | $31.19 | 390 | 0.07 |
| Oklahoma | $83,780 | $40.28 | 80 | 0.05 |
| Oregon | $93,790 | $45.09 | 120 | 0.06 |
| Pennsylvania | $81,460 | $39.16 | 430 | 0.07 |
| Rhode Island | $93,350 | $44.88 | – | – |
| South Carolina | $79,990 | $38.46 | 230 | 0.1 |
| South Dakota | $80,760 | $38.83 | 40 | 0.09 |
| Tennessee | $65,170 | $31.33 | 250 | 0.08 |
| Texas | $77,220 | $37.13 | 500 | 0.04 |
| Utah | $96,530 | $46.41 | 70 | 0.04 |
| Virginia | $92,930 | $44.68 | 340 | 0.08 |
| Washington | $105,240 | $50.59 | 250 | 0.07 |
| West Virginia | $80,860 | $38.87 | 70 | 0.09 |
| Wisconsin | $89,710 | $43.13 | 140 | 0.05 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $108,110 | 50 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $107,520 | 320 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $106,990 | 110 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $105,420 | 130 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $103,070 | 280 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $101,230 | 70 |
| Roanoke, VA | $98,380 | 50 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $98,320 | 60 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $97,290 | 130 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $95,030 | 60 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $93,600 | 200 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $91,820 | 170 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $91,730 | 70 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $91,220 | 150 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $90,160 | 220 |
Metro areas with the most orthotists and prosthetists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 320 | $107,520 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 280 | $103,070 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 250 | $82,830 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 220 | $90,160 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 200 | $93,600 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 170 | $91,820 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 160 | $81,260 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 150 | $91,220 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 130 | $81,540 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 130 | $97,290 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 130 | $105,420 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 110 | $70,770 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 110 | $62,970 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 110 | $106,990 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 110 | $83,090 |
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Questions
How much does an orthotist and prosthetist make?
The median pay for orthotists and prosthetists in the U.S. was $81,110 a year ($38.99 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $61,290 and $99,990.
Which states pay orthotists and prosthetists the most?
The highest pay was in New Jersey ($118,950), Washington ($105,240), Utah ($96,530), Maryland ($95,030), Oregon ($93,790). The lowest was in Nebraska ($61,290), North Dakota ($62,570), New Mexico ($62,970).
How many orthotists and prosthetists are there in the U.S.?
About 9,390 people were employed as orthotists and prosthetists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.