Orthotists and Prosthetists SalaryThe average Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary is calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources. Orthotists and Prosthetists work in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics and other settings. An Orthotist or Prosthetist salary will vary depending on the location and the setting. Area of specialization also plays a part in how much they earn. The assumption was made that the Orthotists and Prosthetists reflected here were working an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2080 hours per year. Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary: Median Hourly and Annual Data HOURLY The average Orthotist and Prosthetist median salary is $28.36 per hour. The lowest 10% earn $14.93 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $45.31 per hour. ANNUALLY On an annual basis the median Orthotist or Prosthetist salary is $58,980 The lowest 10% earn less than $32,000 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $94,000 per year. These salaries are calculated as a mean or average. Lowest and Highest Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary The lowest paid Orthotists and Prosthetists earn less, with mean or average wages below $15.00 per hour. Presumably this is offset by costs of living and other factors. The lower pay levels are associated with rural areas. The highest pay levels are found in metropolitan areas where the mean or average wage is over $50.00 per hour. Demand and low supply seem to be a significant factor in fueling higher salaries. Top 5 States The best states to earn a
Orthotist or Prosthetist salary are Florida $88,440, Nevada $86,350, New
Hampshire $81,890, Top 5 Metropolitan Areas The best city or metropolitan
areas to earn a Orthotist or Prosthetist salary
are Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $104,480, West Palm Beach-Boca
Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metropolitan Division $100,480, Columbia, SC $95,060,
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $94,160 Reno-Sparks, NV $90,450. Orthotists and Prosthetists are assistive personnel who work primarily as employees. Self-employment opportunities do exist but are not common. EMPLOYMENT DATA It is estimated that there are 5290 Orthotists and Prosthetists employed in the U.S. Where They Work Over 1400 Orthotists or Prosthetists work in Health and Personal Care stores. Approximately 1000 work in hospitals or physicians offices. An additional 200 work for other healthcare professionals. The federal government and the military employ approximately 500. Other Industries That Employ Orthotists and Prosthetists Professional or Commercial Equipment supply companies, Medical Equipment and Supply Manufacturers, and Consumer Rental companies also employ Orthotists and Prosthetists Benefits Fringe benefits such as vacation, health insurance and retirement plans will vary depending on the work setting and size of the employer. Individuals in private practice will have similar benefits enjoyed by self-employed or sole proprietor businesses. A typical employment benefits package is worth over $20,000 per year. Links to other health care salary occupations: Anesthesiologists Salary, Athletic Trainer Salary, Audiologist Salary, Cardiologist Salary, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Salary, Chiropractor Salary, Dental Hygienist Salary, Dentist Salary, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary, Dietetic Technicians Salary, Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and Paramedics Salary, Family and General Practitioners Salary, Healthcare Administrator Salary, Internist Salary, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary, Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians Salary, Medical Records Clerk and Health Information Technicians Salary, Neurologist Salary, Neurosurgeon Salary, Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary, Nurse Anesthetist or nurse anesthesiologist Salary, Obstetrician and Gynecologist Doctor Salary, Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technician Salary, Occupational Therapists Salary, Dispensing Opticians Salary, Optometrists Salary, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Salary, Orthodontists Salary, Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary, Pediatrician Salary, Pharmacists Salary, Pharmacy Technicians Salary, Physical Therapists Salary, Physician Assistants Salary, Podiatrists Salary, Prosthodontists Salary, Psychiatric Technicians Salary, Psychiatrist Salary, Pyschologist Salary, Radiation Therapists Salary, Recreational Therapists Salary, Registered Nurse Salary, Respiratory Therapists Salary, Speech-Language Pathologists or Speech Therapist Salary, Surgeons Salary, Surgical Technologists Salary, Veterinarians Salary, Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Salary
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