Orthotist and Prosthetist Salary
Orthotists and Prosthetists earn a median $81,110 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$81,110
$39.00 per hour
Range
$46,350 – $119,810
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
9,390
across the U.S.
▲3.6%
Pay trend: The median for orthotists and prosthetists in the U.S. rose from $78,310 (May 2024) to $81,110 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.2%.
What orthotists and prosthetists do
Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.
- Typical education
- Master's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +12.9% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 700
Employment of orthotists and prosthetists is projected to grow 12.9% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Orthotist and Prosthetist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$65,891
per year · effective tax rate 18.8%
$5,491Monthly
$2,745Twice a month
$2,534Every 2 weeks
$31.68Hourly
- Federal income tax$9,014
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,029
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,176
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$65,891
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,350 | $22.28 | $39,422 |
| 25th percentile | $61,290 | $29.47 | $51,427 |
| Median (50th) | $81,110 | $39.00 | $65,891 |
| 75th percentile | $99,990 | $48.07 | $79,173 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $119,810 | $57.60 | $93,116 |
Orthotist and Prosthetist salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $118,950 | +7.4% | $87,124 | $60,280 – $134,550 | 240 |
| Washington | $105,240 | +16.6% | $82,866 | $65,330 – $123,700 | 250 |
| Utah | $96,530 | +4.8% | $73,361 | $71,780 – $100,420 | 70 |
| Maryland | $95,030 | +20.5% | $71,533 | $55,620 – $155,720 | 90 |
| Oregon | $93,790 | +20.7% | $67,434 | $61,170 – $149,990 | 120 |
| Rhode Island | $93,350 | +12.2% | $71,618 | $61,500 – $110,460 | — |
| Virginia | $92,930 | +16.2% | $69,677 | $53,250 – $133,150 | 340 |
| California | $91,820 | −0.1% | $67,922 | $59,570 – $125,590 | 1,050 |
| Massachusetts | $89,860 | +3.9% | $67,774 | $65,820 – $122,140 | 350 |
| Wisconsin | $89,710 | +4.0% | $68,567 | $58,670 – $119,030 | 140 |
| New York | $89,610 | +13.2% | $67,624 | $52,960 – $125,160 | 300 |
| Illinois | $89,180 | +12.0% | $67,299 | $56,520 – $106,920 | 240 |
| Iowa | $87,300 | +3.5% | $67,580 | $61,910 – $104,560 | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $83,780 | +0.8% | $64,545 | $48,740 – $104,690 | 80 |
| North Carolina | $82,190 | +7.8% | $63,880 | $44,460 – $112,400 | 260 |
| Pennsylvania | $81,460 | +1.4% | $63,636 | $45,760 – $103,400 | 430 |
| Florida | $81,370 | +25.7% | $66,074 | $43,910 – $196,010 | 550 |
| Maine | $81,230 | −17.5% | $61,663 | $33,370 – $161,720 | 60 |
| West Virginia | $80,860 | −3.6% | $62,752 | $70,020 – $107,140 | 70 |
| South Dakota | $80,760 | +3.5% | $65,645 | $52,220 – $108,730 | 40 |
| Mississippi | $80,500 | −10.4% | $62,974 | $43,090 – $117,670 | 60 |
| Nevada | $80,390 | −5.2% | $65,384 | $36,400 – $121,120 | 100 |
| South Carolina | $79,990 | −11.0% | $61,461 | $47,540 – $101,960 | 230 |
| Arkansas | $78,850 | +10.2% | $61,439 | $36,800 – $105,560 | 40 |
| Missouri | $78,100 | +0.0% | $61,040 | $44,350 – $96,010 | 250 |
| Texas | $77,220 | −6.2% | $63,154 | $47,390 – $107,100 | 500 |
| Connecticut | $77,030 | +54.8% | $60,359 | $50,200 – $118,570 | — |
| Colorado | $76,720 | +23.3% | $60,135 | $52,930 – $118,600 | — |
| Alabama | $76,400 | −15.8% | $59,022 | $49,020 – $122,930 | 100 |
| Georgia | $75,920 | −1.3% | $58,922 | $48,600 – $133,600 | 110 |
| Michigan | $75,810 | −0.1% | $59,191 | $39,990 – $99,990 | — |
| Minnesota | $75,530 | −5.8% | $58,353 | $46,870 – $99,820 | 90 |
| Louisiana | $75,460 | +22.8% | $60,039 | $49,230 – $99,360 | 100 |
| Kansas | $74,030 | −1.0% | $57,579 | $43,550 – $92,560 | — |
| New Hampshire | $70,400 | −14.9% | $58,356 | $57,510 – $134,330 | 130 |
| Arizona | $67,350 | +4.0% | $54,736 | $50,020 – $107,370 | 70 |
| Indiana | $66,180 | +20.4% | $53,433 | $41,170 – $92,880 | 120 |
| Tennessee | $65,170 | −19.8% | $54,544 | $51,620 – $96,830 | 250 |
| Ohio | $64,870 | +3.8% | $53,301 | $42,130 – $109,950 | 390 |
| Kentucky | $64,730 | +11.1% | $52,043 | $60,410 – $100,270 | 80 |
| New Mexico | $62,970 | +8.7% | $50,983 | $31,710 – $107,910 | 70 |
| North Dakota | $62,570 | +2.9% | $52,455 | $42,520 – $97,830 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $61,290 | +18.0% | $49,517 | $53,850 – $92,550 | 110 |
| District of Columbia | $44,080 | +3.6% | $36,119 | $44,040 – $84,990 | 170 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing Aid Specialist | $65,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
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| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist | $95,480 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $96,590 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Surgical Technologist | $64,650 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse | $64,400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician | $62,930 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $101,370 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a orthotist and prosthetist make?
The national median salary for orthotists and prosthetists is $81,110 a year ($39.00 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,350 and the top 10% earn over $119,810. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays orthotists and prosthetists the most?
New Jersey has the highest median pay at $118,950.
How many orthotists and prosthetists are there in the U.S.?
About 9,390 people work as orthotists and prosthetists nationwide.