The average annual wage of the occupations is $80,500 and $39 per hour. 2 vocational programs could be taken for the Orthotists and Prosthetists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 8,820 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 2 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Orthotists and Prosthetists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 4 | $34,458 | - | - | - |
| Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering | 4 | - | - | - | - |
The following 20 occupations are related to Orthotists and Prosthetists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Orthodontists | 6,400 | $243,620 | $117 |
| Physician Assistants | 146K | $130,490 | $63 |
| Podiatrists | 9,470 | $162,520 | $78 |
| Physical Therapists | 241K | $100,440 | $48 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 47,810 | $214,200 | $103 |
| Audiologists | 13,880 | $92,620 | $45 |
| Anesthesiologists | 33,470 | $339,470 | $163 |
| Cardiologists | 15,190 | $423,250 | $203 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 14,820 | $378,250 | $182 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | 1,180 | $449,320 | $216 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | 167K | $43,100 | $21 |
| Paramedics | 98,770 | $57,450 | $28 |
| Surgical Technologists | 110K | $62,250 | $30 |
| Surgical Assistants | 18,780 | $65,190 | $31 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 104K | $65,860 | $32 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 42,390 | $34,810 | $17 |
| Medical Appliance Technicians | 12,550 | $48,860 | $23 |
The following 8 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Orthotists and Prosthetists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.