Orthotists and Prosthetists
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.
Median pay: $81,110/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +13.3% projected growth, 2024–2034 — much faster than average.
About 900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Master's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
• Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
• Maintain patients' records.
• Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
• Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.
• Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.
• Repair, rebuild, and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.
• Construct and fabricate appliances, or supervise others constructing the appliances.
What's the median pay for Orthotists and Prosthetists?
The median pay for Orthotists and Prosthetists is $81,110 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Orthotists and Prosthetists?
Employment for Orthotists and Prosthetists is projected to change +13.3% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.
What education is typically required for Orthotists and Prosthetists?
Typical entry-level education: Master's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Orthotists and Prosthetists?
About 900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.