Orthotist salary
From 29 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-2091: Orthotists and Prosthetists
At a glance
- Median up 5% since FY2020. From $73,000 in FY2020 to $76,378 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Orthotist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 29 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Orthotist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-2091, Orthotists and Prosthetists). The median base salary is $67,725, 45% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $55,598 and $87,693.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 46% of filings
Mid-level · 54% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $56,555 | 11 |
| Level II · Qualified | $77,090 | 13 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Orthotist does
Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.
Typical tasks
- Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
- Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
- Maintain patients' records.
- Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
- Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.
- Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Orthotists and Prosthetists), the median annual wage was $81,110 in May 2025, with 9,390 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $67,725, 17% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,630 | $46,350 |
| 25th percentile | $55,598 | $61,290 |
| Median | $67,725 | $81,110 |
| 75th percentile | $87,693 | $99,990 |
| 90th percentile | $105,000 | $119,810 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $49,630 |
| 25th | $55,598 |
| 50th (median) | $67,725 |
| 75th | $87,693 |
| 90th | $105,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $73,000 | $62,000 | $87,959 | 10 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2022 | $63,253 | $57,000 | $65,021 | 17 |
| FY2023 | $72,500 | $63,000 | $79,668 | 12 |
| FY2024 | $62,000 | $57,019 | $71,386 | 14 |
| FY2025 | $63,188 | $55,449 | $72,523 | 16 |
| FY2026 | $76,378 | $60,000 | $100,000 | 13 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Orthotist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Orthotist jobs is $67,725 (29 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $55,598 and $87,693.
What does an entry-level Orthotist earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $56,555. Level I accounts for 46% of Orthotist filings.
Do H-1B Orthotists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($67,725) is 17% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($81,110, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.