Summary
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Quick Facts: Orthotists and Prosthetists | |
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$68,410 per year
$32.89 per hour |
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Master's degree | |
None | |
Internship/residency | |
10,000 | |
17% (Much faster than average) | |
1,700 |
What Orthotists and Prosthetists Do
Orthotists and prosthetists design and fabricate medical supportive devices and measure and fit patients for them.
Work Environment
Orthotists and prosthetists work in various industries, including manufacturing, health and personal care stores, doctors’ offices, and hospitals. Most work full time.
How to Become an Orthotist and Prosthetist
Orthotists and prosthetists need a master’s degree and certification. Both orthotists and prosthetists must complete a residency before they can be certified.
Pay
The median annual wage for orthotists and prosthetists was $68,410 in May 2019.
Job Outlook
Employment of orthotists and prosthetists is projected to grow 17 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. The large baby-boom population is aging, and orthotists and prosthetists will be needed because both diabetes and cardiovascular disease, the two leading causes of limb loss, are more common among older people.
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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