Orthotists and Prosthetists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for orthotists and prosthetistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $83,740 ≈ $40/hr
National median salary $81,110
Total employment 9,390 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +13.3%
Much faster than average
Annual openings 900 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 10,100 → 11,500 (+1,300)
Typical entry education Master's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Maryland$107,420
- New Jersey$105,690
- Washington$99,590
- Oregon$96,520
- Florida$96,100
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$64,660
- New Mexico$67,230
- Kansas$67,480
- Nebraska$67,570
- Indiana$68,060
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $107,420 | $95,030 | $52 | +28.3% | 90 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $105,690 | $118,950 | $51 | +26.2% | 240 |
| 3 | Washington | $99,590 | $105,240 | $48 | +18.9% | 250 |
| 4 | Oregon | $96,520 | $93,790 | $46 | +15.3% | 120 |
| 5 | Florida | $96,100 | $81,370 | $46 | +14.8% | 550 |
| 6 | Virginia | $95,550 | $92,930 | $46 | +14.1% | 340 |
| 7 | California | $93,030 | $91,820 | $45 | +11.1% | 1,050 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $92,770 | $89,860 | $45 | +10.8% | 350 |
| 9 | Utah | $92,180 | $96,530 | $44 | +10.1% | 70 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $91,410 | $89,710 | $44 | +9.2% | 140 |
| 11 | New York | $91,250 | $89,610 | $44 | +9% | 300 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $89,170 | $93,350 | $43 | +6.5% | — |
| 13 | West Virginia | $88,080 | $80,860 | $42 | +5.2% | 70 |
| 14 | Illinois | $86,110 | $89,180 | $41 | +2.8% | 240 |
| 15 | Iowa | $85,990 | $87,300 | $41 | +2.7% | 90 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $83,850 | $77,030 | $40 | +0.1% | — |
| 17 | South Dakota | $83,230 | $80,760 | $40 | -0.6% | 40 |
| 18 | Maine | $82,980 | $81,230 | $40 | -0.9% | 60 |
| 19 | Nevada | $82,930 | $80,390 | $40 | -1% | 100 |
| 20 | Mississippi | $82,390 | $80,500 | $40 | -1.6% | 60 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $80,820 | $83,780 | $39 | -3.5% | 80 |
| 22 | Georgia | $80,690 | $75,920 | $39 | -3.6% | 110 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $80,610 | $82,190 | $39 | -3.7% | 260 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $80,020 | $81,460 | $38 | -4.4% | 430 |
| 25 | Texas | $78,750 | $77,220 | $38 | -6% | 500 |
| 26 | Colorado | $78,440 | $76,720 | $38 | -6.3% | — |
| 27 | South Carolina | $77,880 | $79,990 | $37 | -7% | 230 |
| 28 | New Hampshire | $77,840 | $70,400 | $37 | -7% | 130 |
| 29 | Arizona | $77,340 | $67,350 | $37 | -7.6% | 70 |
| 30 | Alabama | $76,640 | $76,400 | $37 | -8.5% | 100 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $76,130 | $75,460 | $37 | -9.1% | 100 |
| 32 | Michigan | $75,950 | $75,810 | $37 | -9.3% | — |
| 33 | Missouri | $74,350 | $78,100 | $36 | -11.2% | 250 |
| 34 | Ohio | $73,880 | $64,870 | $36 | -11.8% | 390 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $73,770 | $64,730 | $35 | -11.9% | 80 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $73,090 | $75,530 | $35 | -12.7% | 90 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $72,770 | $78,850 | $35 | -13.1% | 40 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $71,690 | $65,170 | $34 | -14.4% | 250 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $69,290 | $62,570 | $33 | -17.3% | 40 |
| 40 | Indiana | $68,060 | $66,180 | $33 | -18.7% | 120 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $67,570 | $61,290 | $32 | -19.3% | 110 |
| 42 | Kansas | $67,480 | $74,030 | $32 | -19.4% | — |
| 43 | New Mexico | $67,230 | $62,970 | $32 | -19.7% | 70 |
| 44 | District of Columbia | $64,660 | $44,080 | $31 | -22.8% | 170 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 56 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $108,110 | $105,900 | 50 |
| 2 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $107,520 | $102,410 | 320 |
| 3 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $106,990 | $101,680 | 110 |
| 4 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $105,420 | $100,190 | 130 |
| 5 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $103,070 | $96,770 | 280 |
| 6 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $101,230 | $96,840 | 70 |
| 7 | Roanoke, VA | $98,380 | $95,550 | 50 |
| 8 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $98,320 | $78,360 | 60 |
| 9 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $97,290 | $97,360 | 130 |
| 10 | Iowa City, IA | $95,290 | $87,260 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing orthotists and prosthetistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Health Care Services | $108,940 | $100,820 | — |
| 2 | Outpatient Care Centers | $106,720 | $99,420 | 390 |
| 3 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $91,170 | $93,620 | 920 |
| 4 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $91,170 | $93,620 | 920 |
| 5 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $90,230 | $93,020 | 950 |
| 6 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $90,230 | $93,020 | 950 |
| 7 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $89,170 | $91,940 | 1,120 |
| 8 | Hospitals, State Government Owned | $84,900 | $91,350 | 100 |
| 9 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, State Government Owned | $84,900 | $91,540 | 100 |
| 10 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $84,900 | $88,480 | 140 |
| 11 | Offices of All Other Health Practitioners | $84,070 | $84,010 | 1,620 |
| 12 | Offices of Other Health Practitioners | $83,550 | $83,390 | 1,660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do orthotists and prosthetists make in the U.S.?
The median orthotists and prosthetists salary in the United States is $81,110 per year (mean $83,740), and about 80% earn between $46,350 and $119,810.
How much do orthotists and prosthetists make per hour?
Roughly $40 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $83,740 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays orthotists and prosthetists the most?
Maryland has the highest average pay for orthotists and prosthetists at $107,420 per year (median $95,030).
What is the job outlook for orthotists and prosthetists?
Employment is projected to change +13.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 900 openings per year.