Prosthetist demographics and statistics in the US
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Prosthetist gender statistics
25.6% of prosthetists are women and 74.4% of prosthetists are men.
- Male, 74.4%
- Female, 25.6%
Prosthetist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.4% |
| Female | 25.6% |
Prosthetist gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,040
Female income
$58,173
Prosthetist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in prosthetist positions over time. Currently, 25.6% of prosthetists are female.
Prosthetist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.66% | 25.34% |
| 2011 | 73.55% | 26.45% |
| 2012 | 74.13% | 25.87% |
| 2013 | 74.69% | 25.31% |
| 2014 | 74.00% | 26.00% |
| 2015 | 71.93% | 28.07% |
| 2016 | 75.35% | 24.65% |
| 2017 | 75.69% | 24.31% |
| 2018 | 70.80% | 29.20% |
| 2019 | 74.84% | 25.16% |
| 2020 | 74.96% | 25.04% |
| 2021 | 74.36% | 25.64% |
Prosthetist related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Prosthetist | 74% | 26% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Prosthetist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among prosthetists is White, which makes up 57.3% of all prosthetists. Comparatively, 14.4% of prosthetists are Black or African American and 12.9% of 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%
Prosthetist race
| 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% |
Prosthetist race and ethnicity over time
See how prosthetist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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% |
Prosthetist wage gap by race
According to our data, white prosthetists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american prosthetists have the lowest average salary at $62,183.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,064 |
| White | $71,737 |
| Black or African American | $62,183 |
| Asian | $69,033 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,562 |
Average prosthetist age
See how the average age of prosthetists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
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 |
Prosthetist age breakdown
The average age of prosthetists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the prosthetist population.
Prosthetist age breakdown
| Prosthetist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Prosthetist educational attainment
The most common degree for prosthetists is bachelor's degree, with 52% of prosthetists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 7%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Prosthetists by degree level
| Prosthetist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Prosthetist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, prosthetists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $108,025 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, prosthetists earn a median annual income of $65,321 compared to $56,982 for prosthetists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $108,025 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,447 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,321 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,982 |
Prosthetist turnover and employment statistics
Prosthetist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for prosthetists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Prosthetist unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 prosthetist tenure
The average prosthetist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 50 prosthetists resumes in Zippia's database.
Prosthetist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Prosthetist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Darkroom Technician | 5.02% | 30,122 |
| Prosthetist | 8.23% | - |
| Mechanical Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | 61,287 |
| Medical Records Technician | 9.29% | 67,660 |
| Bench Optician | 12.53% | 4,723 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | 55,214 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | 48,089 |
Similar prosthetist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Darkroom Technician | 5.02% | 30,122 |
| Mechanical Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | 61,287 |
| Medical Records Technician | 9.29% | 67,660 |
| Bench Optician | 12.53% | 4,723 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | 55,214 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | 48,089 |
Foreign languages spoken by prosthetists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Prosthetist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
