Orthotists and Prosthetists
SOC 29-2091 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Orthotists and Prosthetists is $78,100, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $80,500, and an estimated 8,820 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +11.3% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -5.5% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 13.3% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Orthotists and Prosthetists has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $78,100 | $78,100 | 8,820 |
| 2022 | $77,070 | $80,243 | 9,150 |
| 2021 | $75,440 | $84,831 | 10,410 |
| 2020 | $70,190 | $82,636 | 9,550 |
Nominal change
+11.3%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-5.5%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+13.3%
Much faster than average
Employment 2024
10,100
Projected 2034
11,500
Annual Openings
900
Typical entry-level education: Master's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Orthotists and Prosthetists earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $78,100. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $99,370 | +27.2% | 120 |
| Mississippi | $98,490 | +26.1% | — |
| South Carolina | $96,990 | +24.2% | 110 |
| Alabama | $93,850 | +20.2% | 90 |
| Oregon | $92,730 | +18.7% | 60 |
| California | $92,390 | +18.3% | 1,000 |
| Idaho | $87,530 | +12.1% | 30 |
| Kentucky | $87,530 | +12.1% | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $86,650 | +10.9% | 130 |
| Massachusetts | $86,170 | +10.3% | 240 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$42,020
25th Pct
$57,120
Median
$78,100
75th Pct
$98,160
90th Pct
$117,250
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christy Sports LLC | CO | 1 | $56,160 |
| Dynamic Prosthetic and Orthotic, LLC | TN | 1 | $57,533 |
| Bionic Prosthetics and Orthotics Group LLC | IN | 1 | $58,022 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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