Orthoptists Salary by State
The national median pay for orthoptists is $115,210 a year. By state, it ranges from $81,280 in Rhode Island to $164,670 in Maryland. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $65,210
- 25th percentile
- $83,780
- Median
- $115,210
- 75th percentile
- $161,470
- Top 10%
- $195,190
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other”). About 28,630 jobs.
Median pay in 42 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $164,670 | +43% | $101,710 | $195,190 | 5,840 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $151,990 | +32% | $101,940 | $195,190 | 490 |
| 3 | New York | $127,360 | +11% | $76,670 | $208,640 | 750 |
| 4 | Georgia | $126,300 | +10% | $69,260 | $171,180 | 3,130 |
| 5 | California | $125,550 | +9% | $63,250 | $203,350 | 1,600 |
| 6 | Montana | $122,930 | +7% | $62,310 | $288,540 | 110 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $119,970 | +4% | $74,400 | $190,780 | 410 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $119,520 | +4% | $72,300 | $147,330 | 90 |
| 9 | Utah | $119,430 | +4% | $83,780 | $338,220 | 310 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $117,210 | +2% | $68,060 | $228,700 | 800 |
| 11 | Missouri | $112,260 | −3% | $58,490 | $226,650 | 420 |
| 12 | Maine | $112,010 | −3% | $77,790 | $304,990 | 160 |
| 13 | Alaska | $110,220 | −4% | $75,460 | $168,960 | 70 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $106,060 | −8% | $62,670 | $164,530 | 600 |
| 15 | Texas | $105,370 | −9% | $75,170 | $259,320 | 1,250 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $104,330 | −9% | $72,240 | $149,430 | 290 |
| 17 | Washington | $103,380 | −10% | $52,000 | $163,070 | 600 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $103,150 | −10% | $70,570 | $139,760 | 870 |
| 19 | Ohio | $101,710 | −12% | $64,150 | $194,070 | 880 |
| 20 | Colorado | $101,570 | −12% | $65,880 | $159,570 | 650 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $101,280 | −12% | $46,880 | $154,780 | 40 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $101,240 | −12% | $79,440 | $102,420 | 140 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $100,900 | −12% | $73,200 | $190,780 | 470 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $99,400 | −14% | $58,090 | $158,390 | 290 |
| 25 | Florida | $99,260 | −14% | $78,260 | $141,460 | 850 |
| 26 | Arizona | $95,780 | −17% | $48,080 | $141,960 | Not published |
| 27 | Oregon | $95,600 | −17% | $44,900 | $173,600 | 360 |
| 28 | Illinois | $95,080 | −17% | $60,570 | $207,740 | 1,110 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $94,660 | −18% | $58,990 | $136,970 | 140 |
| 30 | Michigan | $92,410 | −20% | $63,830 | $151,110 | 610 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $90,750 | −21% | $72,440 | $175,760 | 300 |
| 32 | Iowa | $89,480 | −22% | $61,420 | $147,660 | 290 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $88,610 | −23% | $60,440 | $127,760 | 120 |
| 34 | Virginia | $87,530 | −24% | $67,400 | $193,250 | Not published |
| 35 | Kansas | $86,550 | −25% | $60,300 | $134,990 | 110 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $86,260 | −25% | $67,530 | $214,790 | 90 |
| 37 | Nevada | $85,590 | −26% | $24,960 | $216,940 | 240 |
| 38 | Indiana | $83,780 | −27% | $58,590 | $139,650 | 240 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $83,780 | −27% | $76,400 | $124,530 | 60 |
| 40 | Vermont | $83,740 | −27% | $67,410 | $143,210 | 70 |
| 41 | New Hampshire | $82,550 | −28% | $82,430 | $137,240 | 230 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $81,330 | −29% | $38,820 | $153,570 | 200 |
| 43 | Rhode Island | $81,280 | −29% | $56,070 | $131,140 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Orthoptists salary questions
Which state pays orthoptists the most?
Maryland, with a median of $164,670 a year (+43% vs. the national median of $115,210). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays orthoptists the least?
Rhode Island, with a median of $81,280 a year (−29% vs. national).
Where do most orthoptists work?
Maryland has the most jobs, about 5,840, with a median of $164,670.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.