Orthotists and Prosthetists in Wisconsin
Is Wisconsin a good place for you to work as an Orthotist or Prosthetist?
- Orthotists and Prosthetists in Wisconsin earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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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.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $35.53 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $1.71.
The median salary in Wisconsin is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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 |
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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
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 |
New Jersey | 160 | $70,100 |
Alabama | 160 | $54,800 |
Virginia | 140 | $76,240 |
Arizona | 140 | $65,000 |
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 |
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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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