Orthotists and Prosthetists pay in California
In California, the median pay for orthotists and prosthetists is $44.15 an hour ($91,820 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($81,110). California ranks 8th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for orthotists and prosthetists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.64 | $59,570 |
| 25% of workers | $36.14 | $75,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.15 | $91,820 |
| 75% of workers | $53.27 | $110,810 |
| 90% of workers | $60.38 | $125,590 |
Orthotists and Prosthetists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $108,110 | 50 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $103,070 | 280 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $101,230 | 70 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $97,290 | 130 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $91,820 | 170 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $84,990 | 80 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for orthotists and prosthetists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 700 openings a year (BLS)
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