SOC 29-2091 · May 2025 · United States
Orthotists and Prosthetists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Orthotists and Prosthetists across the United States is $81,110 per year, measured over 9,390 jobs. The highest state median is in New Jersey, at $118,950.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Orthotists and Prosthetists
Pay for this occupation varies by 169.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Jersey pays $118,950 and District of Columbia pays $44,080.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $118,950 | 240 | |
| 2 | Washington | $105,240 | 250 | |
| 3 | Utah | $96,530 | 70 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $95,030 | 90 | |
| 5 | Oregon | $93,790 | 120 | |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $93,350 | — | |
| 7 | Virginia | $92,930 | 340 | |
| 8 | California | $91,820 | 1,050 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $89,860 | 350 | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $89,710 | 140 |
States with the most Orthotists and Prosthetists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,050 | $91,820 | |
| 2 | Florida | 550 | $81,370 | |
| 3 | Texas | 500 | $77,220 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 430 | $81,460 | |
| 5 | Ohio | 390 | $64,870 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 350 | $89,860 | |
| 7 | Virginia | 340 | $92,930 | |
| 8 | New York | 300 | $89,610 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 260 | $82,190 | |
| 10 | Missouri | 250 | $78,100 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $108,110 | 50 |
| 2 | New York | $107,520 | 320 |
| 3 | Portland | $106,990 | 110 |
| 4 | Seattle | $105,420 | 130 |
| 5 | Los Angeles | $103,070 | 280 |
| 6 | San Diego | $101,230 | 70 |
| 7 | Roanoke | $98,380 | 50 |
| 8 | Raleigh | $98,320 | 60 |
| 9 | San Francisco | $97,290 | 130 |
| 10 | Iowa City | $95,290 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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