How Much Does an Orthotist Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$81,110
Orthotists in the U.S. earn a median of $81,110 a year, or $38.99 an hour. Half of orthotists earn more than $81,110 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $119,810.
Pay percentiles for orthotists
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22.28 | $46,350 |
| 25th | $29.47 | $61,290 |
| 50th (median) | $38.99 | $81,110 |
| 75th | $48.07 | $99,990 |
| 90th | $57.60 | $119,810 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Orthotists and Prosthetists (SOC 29-2091). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for orthotists
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $118,950 | $57.19 | +47% |
| Washington | $105,240 | $50.59 | +30% |
| Utah | $96,530 | $46.41 | +19% |
| Maryland | $95,030 | $45.69 | +17% |
| Oregon | $93,790 | $45.09 | +16% |
| Rhode Island | $93,350 | $44.88 | +15% |
| Virginia | $92,930 | $44.68 | +15% |
| California | $91,820 | $44.15 | +13% |
| Massachusetts | $89,860 | $43.20 | +11% |
| Wisconsin | $89,710 | $43.13 | +11% |
| United States | $81,110 | $38.99 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many orthotists are there?
BLS counts about 9,390 orthotists employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Orthotists and Prosthetists”. The most jobs are in California (1,050), Florida (550) and Texas (500).
The mean (average) annual wage is $83,740, higher than the median of $81,110.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $6,759
- Biweekly
- $3,120
- Weekly
- $1,560
- Daily (8 hours)
- $312
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do orthotists make an hour?
The median hourly wage for orthotists is $38.99. The middle 50% earn between $29.47 and $48.07 an hour.
Which state pays orthotists the most?
New Jersey has the highest median wage for orthotists at $118,950, +47% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for orthotists?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of orthotists earn less than $46,350 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.