Orthotists and Prosthetists

Definition

Assist patients with disabling conditions of limbs and spine, or with partial or total absence of limb, by fitting and preparing orthopedic braces and prostheses.

source: OOH; about this section

Significant Points

2004 employment: 6,000
Projected 2004-14 employment change: Faster than average
Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor's degree

source: OOH; about this section

More Additional Information

Also see:

Orthotics & prosthetics technicians, Orthotists & prosthetists, Career Prospects in Virginia

Quick Stats

Orthotists and prosthetists

2004 employment: 6,000
2014 projected employment: 7,000
Change — numeric: 1,000; percent: 18.0%
2004 median annual earnings: $50,260; earnings group: very high
2004 self-employed: 14.0%
2004 part-time employment: high
2004 unemployment: very low
Typical education and training: Bachelor's degree
Educational attainment — high school: 29.4%; some college: 42.0%; bachelor's degree: 28.6%

source: Employment Matrix; about this section

Earnings Graph

National Average and Percentile Annual Earnings, May 2005

Metropolitan area and State estimates.

source: Occupational Employment Statistics Program; about this section

Area and Industry Statistics

May 2005 Mean Annual Earnings and Employment, wage and salary workers

Orthotists and prosthetists
— National
U.S.:	$60,050
— by State
AL:	$49,050
AZ:	$56,710
CA:	$60,330
CO:	$46,970
CT:	$55,620
FL:	$83,890
GA:	$34,490
IL:	$51,410
IN:	$99,310
KY:	$42,540
LA:	$44,900
MD:	$51,860
MA:	$59,960
MI:	$58,580
MN:	$48,810
MS:	$46,540
MO:	$52,640
NV:	$78,740
NH:	$77,510
NJ:	$53,940
NM:	$43,580
NY:	$64,470
NC:	$89,210
OH:	$48,160
OK:	$46,290
PA:	$49,890
RI:	$107,790
SC:	$83,620
TN:	$44,410
TX:	$59,720
VA:	$62,540
WA:	$60,500
WV:	$54,780
WI:	$56,640
PR:	$34,240
— by NAICS Industry Sector
31-33	$66,350
42	$68,870
44-45	$68,410
53	$62,830
62	$44,650
92	$54,810
Also see State and Metropolitan Area and industry estimates of employment and percentile earnings for orthotists and prosthetists.

Width of bars indicates mean annual wages; color of bars indicates employment.

source: Occupational Employment Statistics Program; about this section

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