Orthotists and Prosthetists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$78,310
~$38/hr · ~$6,526/mo
US Jobs
10K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
4/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 4/10
This occupation involves a significant amount of physical, hands-on work including patient examinations, manual measurements, and the physical fabrication or adjustment of medical devices. While AI and computer-aided design (CAD) can greatly enhance the diagnostic and design phases, the core requirements of real-time human interaction, physical dexterity, and clinical judgment in a healthcare setting provide a strong barrier to full automation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NVBEST VALUE | $96,260 | Average (98.3) | $97,939 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $100,740 | Above avg (105.6) | $95,378 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $92,590 | Average (97.1) | $95,311 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $98,520 | Above avg (104.4) | $94,409 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $87,050 | Below avg (93.1) | $93,528 |
| Tulsa, OK | $83,820 | Below avg (89.9) | $93,242 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $94,920 | Average (102.4) | $92,729 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $98,820 | Above avg (107.3) | $92,062 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $103,660 | Above avg (112.6) | $92,024 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $83,080 | Below avg (91.4) | $90,852 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $102,130 | Above avg (113.1) | $90,333 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $86,300 | Below avg (95.7) | $90,204 |
| Roanoke, VA | $82,220 | Below avg (91.2) | $90,149 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $82,400 | Below avg (91.6) | $89,954 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $82,600 | Below avg (91.9) | $89,834 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Master's degree
10-Year Growth
+13% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$38/hr
Monthly Income
~$6,526/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)