Certified prosthetist/orthotist demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified prosthetist/orthotist gender statistics
32.1% of certified prosthetist/orthotists are women and 67.9% of certified prosthetist/orthotists are men.
- Male, 67.9%
- Female, 32.1%
Certified prosthetist/orthotist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.9% |
| Female | 32.1% |
Certified prosthetist/orthotist gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,012
Female income
$58,124
Certified prosthetist/orthotist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified prosthetist/orthotist positions over time. Currently, 32.1% of certified prosthetist/orthotists are female.
Certified prosthetist/orthotist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.21% | 31.79% |
| 2011 | 66.94% | 33.06% |
| 2012 | 67.60% | 32.40% |
| 2013 | 68.24% | 31.76% |
| 2014 | 67.44% | 32.56% |
| 2015 | 65.10% | 34.90% |
| 2016 | 68.99% | 31.01% |
| 2017 | 69.39% | 30.61% |
| 2018 | 63.84% | 36.16% |
| 2019 | 68.41% | 31.59% |
| 2020 | 68.54% | 31.46% |
| 2021 | 67.86% | 32.14% |
Certified prosthetist/orthotist related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified prosthetist/orthotists 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/Orthotist | 68% | 32% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Certified prosthetist/orthotist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified prosthetist/orthotists is White, which makes up 57.3% of all certified prosthetist/orthotists. Comparatively, 14.4% of certified prosthetist/orthotists are Black or African American and 12.9% of certified prosthetist/orthotists 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/orthotist race
| Certified prosthetist/orthotist 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/orthotist race and ethnicity over time
See how certified prosthetist/orthotist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified prosthetist/orthotist 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/orthotist wage gap by race
According to our data, white certified prosthetist/orthotists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american certified prosthetist/orthotists have the lowest average salary at $62,143.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,039 |
| White | $71,719 |
| Black or African American | $62,143 |
| Asian | $69,008 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,536 |
Average certified prosthetist/orthotist age
See how the average age of certified prosthetist/orthotists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Certified prosthetist/orthotist 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/orthotist age breakdown
The average age of certified prosthetist/orthotists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the certified prosthetist/orthotist population.
Certified prosthetist/orthotist age breakdown
| Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Certified prosthetist/orthotist educational attainment
The most common degree for certified prosthetist/orthotists is bachelor's degree, with 71% of certified prosthetist/orthotists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Certified prosthetist/orthotists by degree level
| Certified prosthetist/orthotist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Certified prosthetist/orthotist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, certified prosthetist/orthotists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $108,122 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, certified prosthetist/orthotists earn a median annual income of $65,288 compared to $56,931 for certified prosthetist/orthotists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $108,122 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,380 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,288 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,931 |
Certified prosthetist/orthotist employment statistics
Company size where certified prosthetist/orthotists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where certified prosthetist/orthotists work.
Certified prosthetist/orthotist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Certified prosthetist/orthotist turnover and employment statistics
Certified prosthetist/orthotist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified prosthetist/orthotists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified prosthetist/orthotist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified prosthetist/orthotist 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/orthotist tenure
The average certified prosthetist/orthotist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 35 certified prosthetist/orthotists resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified prosthetist/orthotist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 15% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Certified prosthetist/orthotist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified prosthetist/orthotists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Technician, Inventory Specialist | 5.02% | 65,659 |
| Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist | 8.23% | - |
| Molecular Technologist | 8.24% | 76,319 |
| Public Health Technician | 9.29% | 64,368 |
| Optical Manager | 12.53% | 6,274 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 21.93% | 59,100 |
Similar certified prosthetist/orthotist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Technician, Inventory Specialist | 5.02% | 65,659 |
| Molecular Technologist | 8.24% | 76,319 |
| Public Health Technician | 9.29% | 64,368 |
| Optical Manager | 12.53% | 6,274 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 21.93% | 59,100 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified prosthetist/orthotists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Certified prosthetist/orthotist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |