How much does an orthotist and prosthetist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $39.00 an hour or $6,759 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.00
- Average (mean)
- $83,740
- Jobs
- 9,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,350 | $22.28 | |
| 25th | $61,290 | $29.47 | |
| Median | $81,110 | $39.00 | |
| 75th | $99,990 | $48.07 | |
| 90th | $119,800 | $57.60 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New Jersey | $119,000 |
| Washington | $105,200 |
| Utah | $96,530 |
| Maryland | $95,030 |
| Oregon | $93,790 |
| Rhode Island | $93,350 |
| Virginia | $92,930 |
| California | $91,820 |
| Massachusetts | $89,860 |
| Wisconsin | $89,710 |
| New York | $89,610 |
| Illinois | $89,180 |
| Iowa | $87,300 |
| Oklahoma | $83,780 |
| North Carolina | $82,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $81,460 |
| Florida | $81,370 |
| Maine | $81,230 |
| West Virginia | $80,860 |
| South Dakota | $80,760 |
| Mississippi | $80,500 |
| Nevada | $80,390 |
| South Carolina | $79,990 |
| Arkansas | $78,850 |
| Missouri | $78,100 |
| Texas | $77,220 |
| Connecticut | $77,030 |
| Colorado | $76,720 |
| Alabama | $76,400 |
| Georgia | $75,920 |
| Michigan | $75,810 |
| Minnesota | $75,530 |
| Louisiana | $75,460 |
| Kansas | $74,030 |
| New Hampshire | $70,400 |
| Arizona | $67,350 |
| Indiana | $66,180 |
| Tennessee | $65,170 |
| Ohio | $64,870 |
| Kentucky | $64,730 |
| New Mexico | $62,970 |
| North Dakota | $62,570 |
| Nebraska | $61,290 |
| District of Columbia | $44,080 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $108,100 |
| New York, NY | $107,500 |
| Portland, OR | $107,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $105,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $103,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $101,200 |
| Roanoke, VA | $98,380 |
| Raleigh, NC | $98,320 |
| San Francisco, CA | $97,290 |
| Iowa City, IA | $95,290 |
| Baltimore, MD | $95,030 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $93,600 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $92,490 |
| Riverside, CA | $91,820 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $91,730 |
In other countries
Orthotist and Prosthetist belongs to the international group "Medical and dental prosthetic technicians".
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- Medical Dosimetrist$147,500
- Emergency Medical Technician$44,470
- Paramedic$60,600
- Dietetic Technician$37,640
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthotist and prosthetist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $39.00 ($81,110 a year).
How much does an orthotist and prosthetist make a month?
About $6,759 a month before tax, based on a median of $81,110 a year.
How much does an orthotist and prosthetist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,350 or less a year ($22.28 an hour); the top 10% make $119,800 or more.
Which state pays orthotist and prosthetists the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $119,000 a year, followed by Washington ($105,200) and Utah ($96,530).
Which city pays orthotist and prosthetists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $108,100 a year.
How many orthotist and prosthetists are there in the United States?
About 9,390 people work as orthotist and prosthetists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.