SOC 29-2091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Orthotists and Prosthetists — North Dakota
North Dakota
The median wage for Orthotists and Prosthetists in North Dakota is $62,570 per year, 22.9% below the national median of $81,110.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Orthotists and Prosthetists in North Dakota is $62,570 per year, 22.9% below the national median of $81,110. Half of workers earn between $49,060 and $81,220. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $42,520 and the ninetieth at $97,830.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. North Dakota ranks number 42nd out of 44 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 556 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 254th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,520 | −47.6% |
| 25th | $49,060 | −39.5% |
| Median (50th) | $62,570 | −22.9% |
| 75th | $81,220 | +0.1% |
| 90th | $97,830 | +20.6% |
| Mean | $69,290 | −14.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $62,570 goes as far as $70,303 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,303US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,570 a year, 22.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,520 to $97,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 42nd of 44 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Orthotists and Prosthetists in North Dakota?
The median annual wage is $62,570, or $30.08 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 North Dakota is 22.9% 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 North Dakota earns more than $97,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,520 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in North Dakota. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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