Orthotists and Prosthetists in Wisconsin
Get the information you need to know about working as an Orthotist or Prosthetist.
- Orthotists and Prosthetists in Wisconsin 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
What do Orthotists and Prosthetists Make in Wisconsin?
In 2018 wages for Orthotists and Prosthetists ranged from $53,870 to $95,410 with $70,340 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $25.9 to $45.87. The median hourly rate was $33.82.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $35.53 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $1.71.
The median salary in Wisconsin is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Wisconsin 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 |
---|---|---|
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 480 | $75,430 |
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 70 | $76,530 |
Top States for Orthotists and Prosthetists Employment
View the list below to see where most Orthotists and Prosthetists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
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Occupation | Wisconsin Employment Total |
---|---|
Health Technologists and Technicians | 3,410 |
Hearing Aid Specialists | 140 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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