SOC 29-2091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Orthotists and Prosthetists — Kansas City
Kansas City, MO-KS · 1 metro areas compared
At $77,550, median pay for Orthotists and Prosthetists in Kansas City, MO tracks the national median of $81,110 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $77,550, median pay for Orthotists and Prosthetists in Kansas City, MO tracks the national median of $81,110 closely. Pay ranges from under $43,550 at the tenth percentile to more than $92,560 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $53,450 to $82,790.
Within the state, St. Louis records the highest median at $83,090. Of the 613 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 169th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,550 | −46.3% |
| 25th | $53,450 | −34.1% |
| Median (50th) | $77,550 | −4.4% |
| 75th | $82,790 | +2.1% |
| 90th | $92,560 | +14.1% |
| Mean | $71,460 | −11.9% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis | $83,090 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas City run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $77,550 goes as far as $85,407 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,407US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,550 a year, 4.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,550 to $92,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is St. Louis, at $83,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Orthotists and Prosthetists in Kansas City, MO?
The median annual wage is $77,550, or $37.29 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $81,110, so pay in Kansas City, MO is 4.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kansas City, MO earns more than $92,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,550 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in St. Louis, at $83,090 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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