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Job outlook for orthopedic technicians in the United States
Orthopedic technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected orthopedic technician job growth rate is 2% from 2018-2028.
About 1,400 new jobs for orthopedic technicians are projected over the next decade.
Orthopedic technician salaries have increased 16% for orthopedic technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 9,700 orthopedic technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 26,316 active orthopedic technician job openings in the US.
The average orthopedic technician salary is $37,658.
Are orthopedic technician jobs in demand?
Yes, orthopedic technician jobs are in demand. Orthopedic technician demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Orthopedic technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of orthopedic technician jobs and the average orthopedic technician salary over time.
Orthopedic technician jobs over time
Orthopedic technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,700 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 8,692 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 8,958 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 9,300 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 8,647 | 0.00% |
Average orthopedic technician salary over time
Orthopedic technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,658 | $18.10 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $36,702 | $17.65 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $35,349 | $16.99 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | $33,545 | $16.13 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $32,453 | $15.60 | +3.1% |
Orthopedic technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of orthopedic technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where orthopedic technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for orthopedic technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 92 | 12% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 129 | 10% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 59 | 9% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 77 | 8% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 368 | 7% |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 243 | 7% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 205 | 7% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 478 | 6% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 429 | 6% |
| 10 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 103 | 6% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 79 | 6% |
| 12 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,058 | 5% |
| 13 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 581 | 5% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 553 | 5% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 314 | 5% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 308 | 5% |
| 17 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 232 | 5% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 169 | 5% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 90 | 5% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 40 | 5% |
Most common cities for orthopedic technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walnut Creek | 2 | 3% | $51,652 |
| 2 | Vacaville | 2 | 2% | $51,390 |
| 3 | Carmichael | 1 | 2% | $50,843 |
| 4 | Covina | 1 | 2% | $51,015 |
| 5 | Miami | 4 | 1% | $36,504 |
| 6 | Metairie | 2 | 1% | $36,173 |
| 7 | Akron | 1 | 1% | $36,017 |
| 8 | Davis | 1 | 1% | $51,152 |
| 9 | Oceanside | 1 | 1% | $50,859 |
| 10 | Phoenix | 3 | 0% | $40,785 |
| 11 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $51,296 |
| 12 | Oakland | 2 | 0% | $51,815 |
| 13 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $50,779 |
| 14 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $33,188 |
| 15 | Bakersfield | 1 | 0% | $51,249 |
| 16 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $33,963 |
| 17 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $50,973 |
| 18 | Glendale | 1 | 0% | $40,830 |
| 19 | Glendale | 1 | 0% | $51,192 |
| 20 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $51,035 |