Certified prosthetist demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified prosthetist gender statistics
38.1% of certified prosthetists are women and 61.9% of certified prosthetists are men.
- Male, 61.9%
- Female, 38.1%
Certified prosthetist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.9% |
| Female | 38.1% |
Certified prosthetist gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,887
Female income
$58,046
Certified prosthetist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified prosthetist positions over time. Currently, 38.1% of certified prosthetists are female.
Certified prosthetist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.28% | 37.72% |
| 2011 | 60.91% | 39.09% |
| 2012 | 61.63% | 38.37% |
| 2013 | 62.32% | 37.68% |
| 2014 | 61.46% | 38.54% |
| 2015 | 58.95% | 41.05% |
| 2016 | 63.13% | 36.87% |
| 2017 | 63.57% | 36.43% |
| 2018 | 57.61% | 42.39% |
| 2019 | 62.50% | 37.50% |
| 2020 | 62.65% | 37.35% |
| 2021 | 61.90% | 38.10% |
Certified prosthetist related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified prosthetists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Certified Prosthetist | 62% | 38% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Certified prosthetist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified prosthetists is White, which makes up 57.3% of all certified prosthetists. Comparatively, 14.4% of certified prosthetists are Black or African American and 12.9% of certified prosthetists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 57.3%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Certified prosthetist race
| Certified prosthetist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Certified prosthetist race and ethnicity over time
See how certified prosthetist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified prosthetist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.34% | 16.74% | 6.90% | 7.67% |
| 2011 | 63.83% | 16.65% | 7.61% | 9.34% |
| 2012 | 64.76% | 15.14% | 8.03% | 10.17% |
| 2013 | 65.37% | 15.67% | 7.12% | 8.77% |
| 2014 | 63.48% | 16.50% | 7.58% | 9.06% |
| 2015 | 62.03% | 14.74% | 8.56% | 11.47% |
| 2016 | 62.04% | 15.80% | 8.29% | 10.72% |
| 2017 | 60.30% | 16.84% | 9.39% | 10.43% |
| 2018 | 63.39% | 14.30% | 8.33% | 11.22% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 13.53% | 9.29% | 10.47% |
| 2020 | 60.65% | 13.35% | 7.47% | 12.16% |
| 2021 | 57.26% | 14.40% | 9.48% | 12.92% |
Certified prosthetist wage gap by race
According to our data, white certified prosthetists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american certified prosthetists have the lowest average salary at $62,046.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,908 |
| White | $71,574 |
| Black or African American | $62,046 |
| Asian | $68,877 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,408 |
Average certified prosthetist age
See how the average age of certified prosthetists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified prosthetist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45.5 | 47.5 |
| White | 44.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.5 | 35.5 |
Certified prosthetist age breakdown
The average age of certified prosthetists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the certified prosthetist population.
Certified prosthetist age breakdown
| Certified Prosthetist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Certified prosthetist educational attainment
The most common degree for certified prosthetists is bachelor's degree, with 65% of certified prosthetists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 12% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 12%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Certified prosthetists by degree level
| Certified prosthetist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Certified prosthetist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, certified prosthetists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $107,762 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, certified prosthetists earn a median annual income of $65,175 compared to $56,858 for certified prosthetists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,762 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,347 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,175 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,858 |
Certified prosthetist turnover and employment statistics
Certified prosthetist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified prosthetists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified prosthetist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified prosthetist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.02% |
| 2011 | 4.10% |
| 2012 | 4.16% |
| 2013 | 4.04% |
| 2014 | 3.59% |
| 2015 | 2.79% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.32% |
| 2020 | 4.32% |
| 2021 | 3.44% |
Average certified prosthetist tenure
The average certified prosthetist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25 certified prosthetists resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified prosthetist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Certified prosthetist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified prosthetists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 94,542 |
| Certified Prosthetist | 8.23% | - |
| Assistant Laboratory Manager | 8.24% | 39,463 |
| Medical Care Evaluation Specialist | 9.29% | 107,415 |
| Licensed Optician | 12.53% | 14,216 |
| Surgical Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 40,168 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Similar certified prosthetist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 94,542 |
| Assistant Laboratory Manager | 8.24% | 39,463 |
| Medical Care Evaluation Specialist | 9.29% | 107,415 |
| Licensed Optician | 12.53% | 14,216 |
| Surgical Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 40,168 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |