Orthotic assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Orthotic assistant demographics by:
Orthotic assistant gender statistics
54.3% of orthotic assistants are women and 45.7% of orthotic assistants are men.
- Female, 54.3%
- Male, 45.7%
Orthotic assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% |
| Male | 45.7% |
Orthotic assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,383
Female income
$51,140
Orthotic assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in orthotic assistant positions over time. Currently, 54.3% of orthotic assistants are female.
Orthotic assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.05% | 53.95% |
| 2011 | 44.61% | 55.39% |
| 2012 | 45.36% | 54.64% |
| 2013 | 46.09% | 53.91% |
| 2014 | 45.18% | 54.82% |
| 2015 | 42.61% | 57.39% |
| 2016 | 46.96% | 53.04% |
| 2017 | 47.42% | 52.58% |
| 2018 | 41.26% | 58.74% |
| 2019 | 46.29% | 53.71% |
| 2020 | 46.44% | 53.56% |
| 2021 | 45.65% | 54.35% |
Orthotic assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared orthotic assistants 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% |
| Orthotic Assistant | 46% | 54% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Orthotic assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among orthotic assistants is White, which makes up 57.3% of all orthotic assistants. Comparatively, 14.4% of orthotic assistants are Black or African American and 12.9% of orthotic assistants 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%
Orthotic assistant race
| Orthotic assistant 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% |
Orthotic assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how orthotic assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Orthotic assistant 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% |
Orthotic assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, white orthotic assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american orthotic assistants have the lowest average salary at $54,497.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,235 |
| White | $62,457 |
| Black or African American | $54,497 |
| Asian | $60,210 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,818 |
Average orthotic assistant age
See how the average age of orthotic assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Orthotic assistant 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 |
Orthotic assistant age breakdown
The average age of orthotic assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the orthotic assistant population.
Orthotic assistant age breakdown
| Orthotic Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Orthotic assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for orthotic assistants is bachelor's degree, with 65% of orthotic assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 9%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Orthotic assistants by degree level
| Orthotic assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Orthotic assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, orthotic assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $92,291 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, orthotic assistants earn a median annual income of $57,118 compared to $50,141 for orthotic assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,291 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,105 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,118 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,141 |
Orthotic assistant employment statistics
Company size where orthotic assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where orthotic assistants work.
Orthotic assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Orthotic assistant turnover and employment statistics
Orthotic assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for orthotic assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Orthotic assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Orthotic assistant 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 orthotic assistant tenure
The average orthotic assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 52 orthotic assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Orthotic assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Orthotic assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of orthotic assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 83,479 |
| Orthotic Assistant | 8.23% | - |
| Histologist Technologist | 8.24% | 47,379 |
| Medical Care Evaluation Specialist | 9.29% | 107,415 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | 48,089 |
Similar orthotic assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 83,479 |
| Histologist Technologist | 8.24% | 47,379 |
| Medical Care Evaluation Specialist | 9.29% | 107,415 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | 48,089 |
Foreign languages spoken by orthotic assistants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Orthotic assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |