Orthotists and Prosthetists in Arizona
Get the information you need to know about working as an Orthotist or Prosthetist.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Orthotists and Prosthetists in Arizona are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Orthotists and Prosthetists in Arizona is growing faster than average.
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Orthotists and Prosthetists in Arizona earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For an Orthotist or Prosthetist Career?
- Health Professions
- Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
- Orthotist/Prosthetist
- Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering
How Many Orthotists and Prosthetists Work in Arizona?
In 2018, there were 140 Orthotists and Prosthetists working in the state.
There were 80 Orthotists and Prosthetists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 60 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 130 Orthotists and Prosthetists working in it, which means Arizona has more Orthotists and Prosthetists than average.
Job Projections for Arizona
Jobs for Orthotists and Prosthetists in this state are growing at a rate of 33.3% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 21.8%.
Arizona Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 10 annual job openings, and 120 total jobs in 2026 for Orthotists and Prosthetists in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 700 annual jobs and 9,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do Orthotists and Prosthetists Make in Arizona?
In 2018 wages for Orthotists and Prosthetists ranged from $39,780 to $111,500 with $65,000 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $19.13 to $53.6. The median hourly rate was $31.25.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $24.81 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $6.44.
The median salary in Arizona is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Arizona Metros for Orthotists and Prosthetists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Orthotists and Prosthetists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 130 | $66,290 |
Top States for Orthotists and Prosthetists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Orthotists and Prosthetists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 830 | $77,990 |
Michigan | 740 | $71,870 |
New York | 570 | $76,040 |
Illinois | 530 | $77,670 |
Texas | 480 | $81,070 |
Ohio | 460 | $59,990 |
Georgia | 400 | $64,580 |
Florida | 380 | $48,620 |
Pennsylvania | 360 | $63,610 |
Massachusetts | 340 | $71,940 |
North Carolina | 270 | $74,480 |
Tennessee | 230 | $56,180 |
South Carolina | 210 | $60,350 |
Louisiana | 190 | $69,490 |
Washington | 180 | $70,560 |
Indiana | 170 | $58,990 |
Alabama | 160 | $54,800 |
New Jersey | 160 | $70,100 |
Arizona | 140 | $65,000 |
Missouri | 140 | $63,270 |
Below are the states where Orthotists and Prosthetists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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New Hampshire | $84,280 |
Texas | $81,070 |
California | $77,990 |
Illinois | $77,670 |
Virginia | $76,240 |
New York | $76,040 |
Minnesota | $75,720 |
Maine | $74,950 |
North Carolina | $74,480 |
Rhode Island | $72,490 |
Related Careers in Arizona
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | Arizona Employment Total |
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Health Technologists and Technicians | 2,660 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Barbara E. Carver under License
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