Career Profile
Orthotists & Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses for patients with disabling conditions.
General Information
Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.
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Orthotists & Prosthetists
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 4 openings per year are projected for Orthotists & Prosthetists.
Employment Change
Employment for Orthotists & Prosthetists is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 20.3% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $36.48/hour. Entry level workers are paid $19.30, while experienced workers are paid $42.94. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 31 Orthotists & Prosthetists in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 38.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Orthotists & Prosthetists are Offices of Other Health Practitioners, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, and Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Orthotists & Prosthetists include Customer and Personal Service, Design, and Production and Processing.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Orthotists & Prosthetists is Postgraduate degree. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.