Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner demographics and statistics in the US
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Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner demographics by:
Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner gender statistics
41.7% of orthotic/prosthetic practitioners are women and 58.3% of orthotic/prosthetic practitioners are men.
- Male, 58.3%
- Female, 41.7%
Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.3% |
| Female | 41.7% |
Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$260,793
Female income
$234,337
Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in orthotic/prosthetic practitioner positions over time. Currently, 41.7% of orthotic/prosthetic practitioners are female.
Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.72% | 41.28% |
| 2011 | 57.31% | 42.69% |
| 2012 | 58.05% | 41.95% |
| 2013 | 58.76% | 41.24% |
| 2014 | 57.87% | 42.13% |
| 2015 | 55.30% | 44.70% |
| 2016 | 59.60% | 40.40% |
| 2017 | 60.05% | 39.95% |
| 2018 | 53.93% | 46.07% |
| 2019 | 58.95% | 41.05% |
| 2020 | 59.10% | 40.90% |
| 2021 | 58.33% | 41.67% |
Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner related jobs gender ratio
We compared orthotic/prosthetic practitioners 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/Prosthetic Practitioner | 58% | 42% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among orthotic/prosthetic practitioners is White, which makes up 57.3% of all orthotic/prosthetic practitioners. Comparatively, 14.4% of orthotic/prosthetic practitioners are Black or African American and 12.9% of orthotic/prosthetic practitioners 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/prosthetic practitioner race
| Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner 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/prosthetic practitioner race and ethnicity over time
See how orthotic/prosthetic practitioner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner 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/prosthetic practitioner wage gap by race
According to our data, white orthotic/prosthetic practitioners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american orthotic/prosthetic practitioners have the lowest average salary at $245,249.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $263,467 |
| White | $270,389 |
| Black or African American | $245,249 |
| Asian | $263,387 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $262,160 |
Average orthotic/prosthetic practitioner age
See how the average age of orthotic/prosthetic practitioners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner 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/prosthetic practitioner age breakdown
The average age of orthotic/prosthetic practitioners is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the orthotic/prosthetic practitioner population.
Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner age breakdown
| Orthotic/Prosthetic Practitioner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner educational attainment
The most common degree for orthotic/prosthetic practitioners is bachelor's degree, with 50% of orthotic/prosthetic practitioners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Orthotic/prosthetic practitioners by degree level
| Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, orthotic/prosthetic practitioners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $357,580 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, orthotic/prosthetic practitioners earn a median annual income of $253,633 compared to $231,049 for orthotic/prosthetic practitioners with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $357,580 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $203,894 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $253,633 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $231,049 |
Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner turnover and employment statistics
Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for orthotic/prosthetic practitioners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner 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/prosthetic practitioner tenure
The average orthotic/prosthetic practitioner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 32 orthotic/prosthetic practitioners resumes in Zippia's database.
Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Orthotic/prosthetic practitioner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of orthotic/prosthetic practitioners 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 |
| Orthotic/Prosthetic Practitioner | 8.23% | - |
| Senior Laboratory Assistant | 8.24% | 39,606 |
| Medical Records Technician | 9.29% | 67,660 |
| Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,462 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Similar orthotic/prosthetic practitioner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 94,542 |
| Senior Laboratory Assistant | 8.24% | 39,606 |
| Medical Records Technician | 9.29% | 67,660 |
| Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,462 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |