Orthotist and Prosthetist salary in California
What orthotists and prosthetists earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$91,820$44.15 per hour
vs U.S.+13%U.S. median $81,110
Middle half earn$75,160 – $110,810Top 10%: $125,590+
Jobs1,0500.95× the U.S. concentration
Orthotist and Prosthetist pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $103,070 | $49.55 | 280 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $91,820 | $44.15 | 170 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $97,290 | $46.77 | 130 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $84,990 | $40.86 | 80 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $101,230 | $48.67 | 70 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $108,110 | $51.98 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Orthotist and Prosthetist pay in similar states
Oregon · $93,790 Rhode Island · $93,350 Virginia · $92,930 Massachusetts · $89,860 Wisconsin · $89,710 New York · $89,610
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does an orthotist and prosthetist make in California?
Orthotists and Prosthetists in California earned a median of $91,820 a year ($44.15 an hour) in May 2025, 13% more than the national median of $81,110. The middle half earned $75,160 to $110,810.
Where in California do orthotists and prosthetists earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $108,110.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.