How much does an orthotist and prosthetist make in California?
$91,820a year
Median yearly pay for orthotist and prosthetists in California. That is $44.14 an hour or $7,652 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.14
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,570Median: $91,820Highest 10%: $125,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,570 | $28.64 | |
| 25th | $75,160 | $36.13 | |
| Median | $91,820 | $44.14 | |
| 75th | $110,800 | $53.27 | |
| 90th | $125,600 | $60.38 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $108,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $103,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $101,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $97,290 |
| Riverside, CA | $91,820 |
| Sacramento, CA | $84,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for orthotist and prosthetists.
| 5. Oregon | $93,790 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $93,350 |
| 7. Virginia | $92,930 |
| 8. California | $91,820 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $89,860 |
| 10. Wisconsin | $89,710 |
| 11. New York | $89,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthotist and prosthetist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $44.14 ($91,820 a year).
Do orthotist and prosthetists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $91,820 against $81,110 nationally, 13% more.
Where does California rank for orthotist and prosthetist pay?
California ranks 8 of 44 states.
Which city in California pays orthotist and prosthetists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $108,100 a year.
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.