Orthotist and Prosthetist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An orthotist and prosthetist earns a median of $81,110 a year ($38.99 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $83,740. About 9,390 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $81,110
- Gross pay
- $3,119.62
- Federal income tax
- −$346.70
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$193.42
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$45.23
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,534.26
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $81,110
- Federal
- $9,014
- FICA
- $6,205
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $65,891
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Orthotists and Prosthetists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-2091). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an orthotist and prosthetist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $38.99; the average is $40.26.
What is the salary range for an orthotist and prosthetist?
The bottom 10% earn under $46,350 and the top 10% earn over $119,810 a year.
How much is $81,110 after taxes?
About $65,891 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $61,538 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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