How much does an orthotist and prosthetist make in Chicago?
$91,220a year
Median yearly pay for orthotist and prosthetists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $43.86 an hour or $7,602 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.86
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 57
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,880Median: $91,220Highest 10%: $106,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,880 | $23.98 | |
| 25th | $78,810 | $37.89 | |
| Median | $91,220 | $43.86 | |
| 75th | $101,000 | $48.56 | |
| 90th | $106,900 | $51.40 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for orthotist and prosthetists.
| St. Louis, MO | $83,090 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthotist and prosthetist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $43.86 ($91,220 a year).
Do orthotist and prosthetists make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $91,220 against $81,110 nationally, 12% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $89,180, so Chicago pays 2% more.
Where does Chicago rank for orthotist and prosthetist pay?
16 of 57 metro areas with data.
How much does an orthotist and prosthetist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,900 or more.
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.