Salary can be a strong indicator of overall career satisfaction.
After graduation, orthotics and prosthetics graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $79,661, while the bottom 20% make closer to $40,938. The median grad salary is $57,107.
Orthotics and Prosthetics graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in orthotics and prosthetics is $33,711, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $45,359.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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