Orthotists & Prosthetists Salary

The average Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary  is calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources. Orthotists and Prosthetists work in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics and other settings.  An Orthotist or Prosthetist salary will vary depending on the location and the setting. Area of specialization also plays a part in how much they earn.  The assumption was made that the Orthotists Prosthetists reflected here were working an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2080 hours per year.

Orthotists & Prosthetists Salary: Median Hourly & Annual Data

Hourly

The average Orthotist or Prosthetist median salary is $30.90 per hour. The lowest 10% earn $15.22 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $48.23 per hour

Annually.

On an annual basis the median Orthotist or Prosthetist salary is $64,280 The lowest 10% earn less than $31,670 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $100,310 per year. These salaries are calculated as a mean or average.

Lowest and Highest Orthotist & Prosthetist Salary

The lowest paid Orthotists and Prosthetists earn average wages below $15.00 per hour.  Presumably this is offset by costs of living and other factors. The lower pay levels are associated with rural areas.  The highest pay levels are found in metropolitan areas where the mean or average wage is over $50.00 per hour.  Demand and low supply seem to be a significant factor in fueling higher salaries.

Top 5 States

The best states to earn a Orthotist or Prosthetist salary are New Hampshire $101,660, Indiana $98,210, Florida $87,220,
Iowa $86,410, South Carolina $75,040.

Top 5 Metropolitan Areas

The best city or metropolitan areas to earn a Orthotist or Prosthetist salary are West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metropolitan Division $103,910, Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division $96,490, El Paso, TX $94,750, Jacksonville, FL $87,220, Lancaster, PA $86,800.
 

Other Industries that Employ Orthotists or Prosthetists

Professional or Commercial Equipment supply companies, Medical Equipment and Supply Manufacturers, and Consumer Rental companies also employ Orthotists and Prosthetists.

Employment Data

It is estimated that there are 5290 Orthotists and Prosthetists employed in the U.S.  

Where They Work

Over 1400 Orthotists or Prosthetists work in Health and Personal Care stores.  Approximately 1000 work in hospitals or physicians offices. An additional 200 work for other healthcare professionals. The federal government and the military employ approximately 500.

Private Practice Vs Employment

Orthotists and Prosthetists are assistive personnel who work primarily as employees.  Self-employment opportunities do exist but are not common.

Benefits

Fringe benefits will vary depending on business size and other factors. To see what a typical benefits package is worth  A typical employment benefits package is worth over $20,000 per year.