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Orthotists and Prosthetists is a notable career in the 29 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Orthotists and Prosthetists against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 29-2091 |
| title | Orthotists and Prosthetists |
| onet code | 29-2091.00 |
| description | Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions. |
| job zone | 5 |
| major group | 29 |
| tot emp | 9,930 |
| a mean | 81,330 |
| a median | 78,310 |
| a pct10 | 46,220 |
| a pct25 | 59,990 |
| a pct75 | 98,880 |
| a pct90 | 118,730 |
| h mean | 39 |
| h median | 37 |
The day-to-day work of a orthotists and prosthetists typically centers on fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Active Listening. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.84 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working orthotists and prosthetists, the most common entry qualification is a Master's Degree (90.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 100% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in New Jersey at $110,760 and lowest in Wyoming at $39,000 — a 2.8× spread. The top five states (New Jersey, Maine, Utah, California, Alabama) average $96,782. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $110,760 | $109,060 | $80,860 | $129,020 | 180 |
| Maine | $98,520 | $101,700 | $64,910 | $155,570 | 140 |
| Utah | $92,070 | $87,710 | $65,880 | $98,550 | 100 |
| California | $91,870 | $91,930 | $54,730 | $125,370 | 1,370 |
| Alabama | $90,690 | $87,660 | $43,000 | $134,120 | 50 |
| Washington | $90,240 | $95,860 | $60,440 | $128,790 | 420 |
| Mississippi | $89,860 | $92,570 | $67,100 | $122,950 | 80 |
| South Carolina | $89,860 | $89,030 | $45,330 | $113,730 | — |
| Massachusetts | $86,510 | $83,480 | $67,210 | $94,180 | 240 |
| Wisconsin | $86,290 | $84,020 | $46,740 | $116,880 | 150 |
| Nevada | $84,840 | $94,170 | $65,330 | $120,500 | 80 |
| Iowa | $84,340 | $84,570 | $63,420 | $98,490 | 70 |
| West Virginia | $83,840 | $86,740 | $66,430 | $110,040 | 80 |
| Rhode Island | $83,220 | $85,230 | $59,070 | $106,250 | — |
| Oklahoma | $83,080 | $79,710 | $46,990 | $104,330 | 100 |
| New Hampshire | $82,720 | $90,950 | $56,160 | $133,740 | 180 |
| Texas | $82,320 | $84,010 | $48,300 | $116,980 | 400 |
| Tennessee | $81,270 | $79,060 | $51,410 | $110,570 | 100 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,360 | $85,910 | $55,190 | $109,750 | 570 |
| Minnesota | $80,180 | $76,080 | $53,080 | $94,640 | 140 |
| Virginia | $79,970 | $101,670 | $50,330 | $170,220 | 180 |
| Illinois | $79,610 | $85,130 | $71,390 | $108,360 | 180 |
| New York | $79,180 | $86,620 | $44,970 | $130,490 | 410 |
| Maryland | $78,890 | $84,120 | $46,890 | $132,060 | 100 |
| Missouri | $78,080 | $80,600 | $42,960 | $124,840 | 310 |
| South Dakota | $78,000 | $80,300 | $50,440 | $105,010 | 40 |
| Oregon | $77,720 | $76,700 | $52,580 | $100,810 | 60 |
| Georgia | $76,890 | $75,810 | $33,170 | $115,070 | 190 |
| North Carolina | $76,270 | $76,540 | $37,390 | $122,690 | 460 |
| Michigan | $75,910 | $72,910 | $37,270 | $102,060 | 400 |
| Kansas | $74,770 | $67,780 | $41,980 | $89,240 | — |
| Arkansas | $71,550 | $69,980 | $35,490 | $92,750 | 90 |
| Arizona | $64,790 | $73,610 | $47,140 | $105,580 | 120 |
| Florida | $64,730 | $77,500 | $47,140 | $119,950 | 350 |
| Ohio | $62,510 | $71,420 | $43,090 | $107,220 | 410 |
| Colorado | $62,200 | $71,880 | $51,020 | $107,130 | — |
| Louisiana | $61,460 | $73,220 | $42,080 | $104,430 | 90 |
| North Dakota | $60,820 | $66,850 | $40,900 | $94,100 | 40 |
| Kentucky | $58,240 | $68,350 | $51,450 | $94,310 | — |
| New Mexico | $57,910 | $64,290 | $30,410 | $104,000 | 110 |
| Indiana | $54,970 | $60,580 | $34,950 | $86,940 | — |
| Nebraska | $51,920 | $58,270 | $44,720 | $86,010 | 110 |
| Connecticut | $49,770 | $70,960 | $39,270 | $126,140 | 50 |
| District of Columbia | $42,540 | $53,960 | $42,540 | $88,920 | 130 |
| Wyoming | $39,000 | $59,510 | $39,000 | $92,720 | 30 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for orthotists and prosthetists. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for American Board Certified Orthotist (ABC Orthotist) or Artificial Limb Fitter frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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