Orthotist demographics and statistics in the US
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Orthotist gender statistics
25.0% of orthotists are women and 75.0% of orthotists are men.
- Male, 75.0%
- Female, 25.0%
Orthotist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.0% |
| Female | 25.0% |
Orthotist gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,606
Female income
$58,628
Orthotist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in orthotist positions over time. Currently, 25.0% of orthotists are female.
Orthotist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.30% | 24.70% |
| 2011 | 74.21% | 25.79% |
| 2012 | 74.78% | 25.22% |
| 2013 | 75.33% | 24.67% |
| 2014 | 74.64% | 25.36% |
| 2015 | 72.61% | 27.39% |
| 2016 | 75.97% | 24.03% |
| 2017 | 76.31% | 23.69% |
| 2018 | 71.50% | 28.50% |
| 2019 | 75.48% | 24.52% |
| 2020 | 75.59% | 24.41% |
| 2021 | 75.00% | 25.00% |
Orthotist related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Orthotist | 75% | 25% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Orthotist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among orthotists is White, which makes up 59.8% of all orthotists. Comparatively, 18.2% of orthotists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of orthotists are Black or African American.
- White, 59.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Orthotist race
| Orthotist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Orthotist race and ethnicity over time
See how orthotist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Orthotist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.92% | 11.24% | 4.57% | 12.94% |
| 2011 | 66.41% | 11.16% | 5.28% | 14.61% |
| 2012 | 67.33% | 9.64% | 5.69% | 15.44% |
| 2013 | 67.94% | 10.17% | 4.79% | 14.04% |
| 2014 | 66.06% | 11.01% | 5.25% | 14.33% |
| 2015 | 64.60% | 9.25% | 6.23% | 16.74% |
| 2016 | 64.62% | 10.30% | 5.96% | 15.99% |
| 2017 | 62.87% | 11.34% | 7.06% | 15.70% |
| 2018 | 65.96% | 8.81% | 6.00% | 16.49% |
| 2019 | 66.48% | 8.03% | 6.96% | 15.74% |
| 2020 | 63.23% | 7.86% | 5.14% | 17.43% |
| 2021 | 59.84% | 8.91% | 7.15% | 18.19% |
Orthotist wage gap by race
According to our data, white orthotists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american orthotists have the lowest average salary at $62,683.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,642 |
| White | $72,347 |
| Black or African American | $62,683 |
| Asian | $69,611 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,135 |
Average orthotist age
See how the average age of orthotists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
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 |
Orthotist age breakdown
The average age of orthotists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the orthotist population.
Orthotist age breakdown
| Orthotist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Orthotist educational attainment
The most common degree for orthotists is bachelor's degree, with 50% of orthotists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 16%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Orthotists by degree level
| Orthotist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Orthotist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, orthotists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $109,086 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, orthotists earn a median annual income of $65,856 compared to $57,423 for orthotists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $109,086 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,786 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,856 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,423 |
Orthotist employment statistics
Company size where orthotists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where orthotists work.
Orthotist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
Orthotist turnover and employment statistics
Orthotist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for orthotists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Orthotist unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 orthotist tenure
The average orthotist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 129 orthotists resumes in Zippia's database.
Orthotist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Orthotist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Med Technician | 5.02% | 141,154 |
| Orthotist | 8.23% | - |
| Specimen Technician | 8.24% | 79,207 |
| Medical Records Manager | 9.29% | 54,997 |
| Optical Technician | 12.53% | 29,866 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | 55,214 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | 12,512 |
Similar orthotist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Med Technician | 5.02% | 141,154 |
| Specimen Technician | 8.24% | 79,207 |
| Medical Records Manager | 9.29% | 54,997 |
| Optical Technician | 12.53% | 29,866 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | 55,214 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | 12,512 |
Foreign languages spoken by orthotists
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 33.3%
Orthotist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 33.3% |
