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  1. Occupations
  2. Orthotists and Prosthetists

Orthotists and Prosthetists

Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.

SOC: 29-2091.00

Common Job Titles

  • Certified Orthotist (CO)
  • Certified Prosthetist (CP)
  • Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO)
  • Orthotist

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Orthotists and Prosthetists (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

9,930

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $46,220. 25th percentile: U.S. $59,990. 50th percentile: U.S. $78,310. 75th percentile: U.S. $98,880. 90th percentile: U.S. $118,730. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$46,220
10% of workers earn the following or more$118,730
Workers on average earn$81,330

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Customer and Personal Service4.6/5
  • Medicine and Dentistry4.3/5
  • Therapy and Counseling4.0/5
  • Design4.0/5
  • English Language3.9/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word

Technology Skills

  • Alibre Design
  • American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association CodingPro
  • Artsco OrthoPro Complete
  • Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
  • Computer graphics software
  • Email software
  • Futura International O.P.S.
  • Gait analysis software
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Allen wrenches
  • Anvils
  • Belt sanders
  • Bending irons
  • Cast cutters
  • Cast spreaders
  • Circular saws
  • Claw hammers
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Medical Appliance Technicians 51-9082.00
  • Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric 29-1242.00
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians 29-1229.04
  • Audiologists 29-1181.00
  • Paramedics 29-2043.00

Moderately Similar

  • Prosthodontists 29-1024.00
  • Podiatrists 29-1081.00
  • Orthodontists 29-1023.00
  • Physical Therapist Assistants 31-2021.00
  • Physical Therapists 29-1123.00

Related

  • Pediatric Surgeons 29-1243.00
  • Emergency Medicine Physicians 29-1214.00
  • Emergency Medical Technicians 29-2042.00
  • Anesthesiologists 29-1211.00
  • Cardiologists 29-1212.00
  • Nurse Anesthetists 29-1151.00
  • Surgical Assistants 29-9093.00
  • Surgical Technologists 29-2055.00
  • Anesthesiologist Assistants 29-1071.01
  • Physical Therapist Aides 31-2022.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Master's DegreeMaster of Prosthetics-OrthoticsIssuer: Northwestern University
  • Master's DegreeORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICSIssuer: East Tennessee State University
  • Master's DegreeClinical AnaplastologyIssuer: Johns Hopkins University
  • Associate's DegreeORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC TECHNOLOGIESIssuer: Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Rehabilitation EngineeringIssuer: Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Associate's DegreeAssociate in Applied Science - Orthotic Prosthetic TechnologyIssuer: Spokane Falls Community College
  • CertificateCertificate- Orthotic and Prosthetic TechnicianIssuer: Spokane Falls Community College
  • Master's DegreeProsthetics and OrthoticsIssuer: Alabama State University
  • Doctoral ResearchPHYSICAL REHABILITATION SCIENCEIssuer: University of Maryland, Baltimore
  • Post-Master's CertificateCertificate in Prosthetics/OrthoticsIssuer: Northwestern University