Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary by State
The national median pay for orthotists and prosthetists is $81,110 a year. By state, it ranges from $44,080 in District of Columbia to $118,950 in New Jersey.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $46,350
- 25th percentile
- $61,290
- Median
- $81,110
- 75th percentile
- $99,990
- Top 10%
- $119,810
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 9,390 jobs.
Median pay in 43 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $118,950 | +47% | $60,280 | $134,550 | 240 |
| 2 | Washington | $105,240 | +30% | $65,330 | $123,700 | 250 |
| 3 | Utah | $96,530 | +19% | $71,780 | $100,420 | 70 |
| 4 | Maryland | $95,030 | +17% | $55,620 | $155,720 | 90 |
| 5 | Oregon | $93,790 | +16% | $61,170 | $149,990 | 120 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $93,350 | +15% | $61,500 | $110,460 | Not published |
| 7 | Virginia | $92,930 | +15% | $53,250 | $133,150 | 340 |
| 8 | California | $91,820 | +13% | $59,570 | $125,590 | 1,050 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $89,860 | +11% | $65,820 | $122,140 | 350 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $89,710 | +11% | $58,670 | $119,030 | 140 |
| 11 | New York | $89,610 | +10% | $52,960 | $125,160 | 300 |
| 12 | Illinois | $89,180 | +10% | $56,520 | $106,920 | 240 |
| 13 | Iowa | $87,300 | +8% | $61,910 | $104,560 | 90 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $83,780 | +3% | $48,740 | $104,690 | 80 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $82,190 | +1% | $44,460 | $112,400 | 260 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $81,460 | 0% | $45,760 | $103,400 | 430 |
| 17 | Florida | $81,370 | 0% | $43,910 | $196,010 | 550 |
| 18 | Maine | $81,230 | 0% | $33,370 | $161,720 | 60 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $80,860 | 0% | $70,020 | $107,140 | 70 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $80,760 | 0% | $52,220 | $108,730 | 40 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $80,500 | −1% | $43,090 | $117,670 | 60 |
| 22 | Nevada | $80,390 | −1% | $36,400 | $121,120 | 100 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $79,990 | −1% | $47,540 | $101,960 | 230 |
| 24 | Arkansas | $78,850 | −3% | $36,800 | $105,560 | 40 |
| 25 | Missouri | $78,100 | −4% | $44,350 | $96,010 | 250 |
| 26 | Texas | $77,220 | −5% | $47,390 | $107,100 | 500 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $77,030 | −5% | $50,200 | $118,570 | Not published |
| 28 | Colorado | $76,720 | −5% | $52,930 | $118,600 | Not published |
| 29 | Alabama | $76,400 | −6% | $49,020 | $122,930 | 100 |
| 30 | Georgia | $75,920 | −6% | $48,600 | $133,600 | 110 |
| 31 | Michigan | $75,810 | −7% | $39,990 | $99,990 | Not published |
| 32 | Minnesota | $75,530 | −7% | $46,870 | $99,820 | 90 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $75,460 | −7% | $49,230 | $99,360 | 100 |
| 34 | Kansas | $74,030 | −9% | $43,550 | $92,560 | Not published |
| 35 | New Hampshire | $70,400 | −13% | $57,510 | $134,330 | 130 |
| 36 | Arizona | $67,350 | −17% | $50,020 | $107,370 | 70 |
| 37 | Indiana | $66,180 | −18% | $41,170 | $92,880 | 120 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $65,170 | −20% | $51,620 | $96,830 | 250 |
| 39 | Ohio | $64,870 | −20% | $42,130 | $109,950 | 390 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $64,730 | −20% | $60,410 | $100,270 | 80 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $62,970 | −22% | $31,710 | $107,910 | 70 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $62,570 | −23% | $42,520 | $97,830 | 40 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $61,290 | −24% | $53,850 | $92,550 | 110 |
| 44 | District of Columbia | $44,080 | −46% | $44,040 | $84,990 | 170 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. 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.
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary questions
Which state pays orthotists and prosthetists the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $118,950 a year (+47% vs. the national median of $81,110). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays orthotists and prosthetists the least?
District of Columbia, with a median of $44,080 a year (−46% vs. national).
Where do most orthotists and prosthetists work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,050, with a median of $91,820.
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.