Orthotist/prosthetist demographics and statistics in the US
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Orthotist/prosthetist gender statistics
26.1% of orthotist/prosthetists are women and 73.9% of orthotist/prosthetists are men.
- Male, 73.9%
- Female, 26.1%
Orthotist/prosthetist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.9% |
| Female | 26.1% |
Orthotist/prosthetist gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,117
Female income
$58,276
Orthotist/prosthetist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in orthotist/prosthetist positions over time. Currently, 26.1% of orthotist/prosthetists are female.
Orthotist/prosthetist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.22% | 25.78% |
| 2011 | 73.10% | 26.90% |
| 2012 | 73.69% | 26.31% |
| 2013 | 74.25% | 25.75% |
| 2014 | 73.55% | 26.45% |
| 2015 | 71.46% | 28.54% |
| 2016 | 74.91% | 25.09% |
| 2017 | 75.26% | 24.74% |
| 2018 | 70.32% | 29.68% |
| 2019 | 74.40% | 25.60% |
| 2020 | 74.52% | 25.48% |
| 2021 | 73.91% | 26.09% |
Orthotist/prosthetist related jobs gender ratio
We compared orthotist/prosthetists 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/Prosthetist | 74% | 26% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Orthotist/prosthetist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among orthotist/prosthetists is White, which makes up 57.3% of all orthotist/prosthetists. Comparatively, 14.4% of orthotist/prosthetists are Black or African American and 12.9% of orthotist/prosthetists 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%
Orthotist/prosthetist race
| Orthotist/prosthetist 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% |
Orthotist/prosthetist race and ethnicity over time
See how orthotist/prosthetist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Orthotist/prosthetist 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% |
Orthotist/prosthetist wage gap by race
According to our data, white orthotist/prosthetists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american orthotist/prosthetists have the lowest average salary at $62,276.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,138 |
| White | $71,803 |
| Black or African American | $62,276 |
| Asian | $69,107 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,638 |
Average orthotist/prosthetist age
See how the average age of orthotist/prosthetists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Orthotist/prosthetist 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/prosthetist age breakdown
The average age of orthotist/prosthetists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the orthotist/prosthetist population.
Orthotist/prosthetist age breakdown
| Orthotist/Prosthetist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Orthotist/prosthetist educational attainment
The most common degree for orthotist/prosthetists is bachelor's degree, with 68% of orthotist/prosthetists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 3%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Orthotist/prosthetists by degree level
| Orthotist/prosthetist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Orthotist/prosthetist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, orthotist/prosthetists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $107,942 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, orthotist/prosthetists earn a median annual income of $65,406 compared to $57,088 for orthotist/prosthetists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,942 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,571 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,406 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,088 |
Orthotist/prosthetist employment statistics
Company size where orthotist/prosthetists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where orthotist/prosthetists work.
Orthotist/prosthetist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Orthotist/prosthetist jobs by company type
Employees with the orthotist/prosthetist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most orthotist/prosthetists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Orthotist/prosthetist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 75% |
Orthotist/prosthetist turnover and employment statistics
Orthotist/prosthetist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for orthotist/prosthetists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Orthotist/prosthetist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Orthotist/prosthetist 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/prosthetist tenure
The average orthotist/prosthetist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 orthotist/prosthetists resumes in Zippia's database.
Orthotist/prosthetist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Orthotist/prosthetist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of orthotist/prosthetists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Microfilm Technician | 5.02% | 48,061 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 8.23% | - |
| Lead Laboratory Assistant | 8.24% | 40,766 |
| Reimbursement Specialist | 9.29% | 32,292 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 21.93% | 59,100 |
Similar orthotist/prosthetist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Microfilm Technician | 5.02% | 48,061 |
| Lead Laboratory Assistant | 8.24% | 40,766 |
| Reimbursement Specialist | 9.29% | 32,292 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 21.93% | 59,100 |
Foreign languages spoken by orthotist/prosthetists
- Urdu, 100.0%
Orthotist/prosthetist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Urdu | 100.0% |
