The average salary for a orthotists and prosthetist in the United States is $80,500, but the range typically falls between $57,120 and $98,160. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $38.7, with a range between $27.46 and $47.19.
There are approximately 8,820 people employed as a orthotists and prosthetist in the United States. With California, New York, Michigan employing the highest number of orthotists and prosthetists.The state with the best pay for a orthotists and prosthetist is New Hampshire, with an average annual salary of $93,560, while District of Columbia has the lowest average annual salary of $49,360.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $42,020 | $20.2 |
| 25th Percentile | $57,120 | $27.46 |
| Median | $78,100 | $37.55 |
| 75th Percentile | $98,160 | $47.19 |
| 90th Percentile | $117,250 | $56.37 |
The salary of a orthotists and prosthetist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a orthotists and prosthetist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for orthotists and prosthetists are New Hampshire, Mississippi, South Carolina, Alabama, Oregon while the worst states are District of Columbia, Nebraska, Connecticut, New Mexico, Oklahoma.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $41,400 | $88,030 | $122,360 |
| Arizona | $45,160 | $62,420 | $81,930 |
| Arkansas | $55,020 | $90,700 | $120,410 |
| California | $51,790 | $93,130 | $124,990 |
| Colorado | $50,920 | $81,940 | $121,090 |
| Connecticut | $37,630 | $68,110 | $118,930 |
| District of Columbia | $40,890 | $49,360 | $81,200 |
| Florida | $42,900 | $71,980 | $102,150 |
| Georgia | $34,060 | $81,300 | $116,270 |
| Idaho | $55,160 | $90,950 | $148,330 |
| Illinois | $47,730 | $80,380 | $103,260 |
| Indiana | $38,750 | $75,420 | $102,130 |
| Kansas | $40,530 | $62,720 | $89,610 |
| Kentucky | $49,510 | $94,890 | $130,530 |
| Louisiana | $38,570 | $66,470 | $88,520 |
| Maine | $48,650 | $75,360 | $98,310 |
| Maryland | $41,840 | $77,660 | $125,680 |
| Massachusetts | $72,140 | $87,260 | $102,580 |
| Michigan | $35,960 | $75,040 | $99,510 |
| Minnesota | $39,680 | $69,120 | $89,860 |
| Mississippi | $64,500 | $98,140 | $116,670 |
| Missouri | $35,360 | $71,030 | $121,570 |
| Nebraska | $40,610 | $61,960 | $88,880 |
| Nevada | $74,700 | $86,330 | $100,400 |
| New Hampshire | $55,110 | $93,560 | $127,790 |
| New Jersey | $55,290 | $81,430 | $104,430 |
| New Mexico | $50,840 | $63,870 | $82,350 |
| New York | $53,280 | $89,660 | $126,610 |
| North Carolina | $35,170 | $74,980 | $121,880 |
| Ohio | $44,210 | $74,250 | $105,450 |
| Oklahoma | $35,550 | $63,400 | $104,680 |
| Oregon | $61,260 | $95,210 | $155,230 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,550 | $76,770 | $106,200 |
| Rhode Island | $51,710 | $89,260 | $144,130 |
| South Carolina | $65,130 | $97,370 | $144,340 |
| South Dakota | $47,870 | $81,620 | $110,730 |
| Tennessee | $45,920 | $75,810 | $126,980 |
| Texas | $47,110 | $80,140 | $119,900 |
| Utah | $56,570 | $79,030 | $92,110 |
| Virginia | $44,930 | $89,230 | $158,910 |
| Washington | $55,020 | $89,330 | $144,090 |
| West Virginia | $63,860 | $80,430 | $103,600 |
| Wisconsin | $43,660 | $84,370 | $114,400 |
Even between cities, the salary of a orthotists and prosthetist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for orthotists and prosthetists is Jackson, MS with an average salary of $104,940.The city with the lowest average salary for orthotists and prosthetists is Greensboro-High Point area, NC with an average salary of $56,820.
Areas with highest average salaries for orthotists and prosthetists
Areas with lowest average salaries for orthotists and prosthetists
The number of orthotists and prosthetists in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of orthotists and prosthetists has decreased by -730. On average, the number of orthotists and prosthetists has been increasing by -1.9% each year. The salary of orthotists and prosthetists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of orthotists and prosthetists has increased by $6,380. On average, the salary of orthotists and prosthetists has been increasing by 2.2% each year.
Orthotists and Prosthetists are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for orthotists and prosthetists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
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