There are currently an estimated 10,100 orthotists and prosthetists in the United States. The orthotist and prosthetist job market is expected to grow by 13.3% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are orthotists and prosthetists?
What’s the supply of orthotists and prosthetists?
The orthotist and prosthetist industry is concentrated in California, Florida, Texas
Orthotist and Prosthetist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Orthotists and Prosthetists |
|---|---|
| California | 1,050 |
| Florida | 550 |
| Texas | 500 |
| Pennsylvania | 430 |
| Ohio | 390 |
| Massachusetts | 350 |
| Virginia | 340 |
| New York | 300 |
| North Carolina | 260 |
| Washington | 250 |
| Tennessee | 250 |
| Missouri | 250 |
| New Jersey | 240 |
| Illinois | 240 |
| South Carolina | 230 |
| District of Columbia | 170 |
| Wisconsin | 140 |
| New Hampshire | 130 |
| Oregon | 120 |
| Indiana | 120 |
| Nebraska | 110 |
| Georgia | 110 |
| Nevada | 100 |
| Louisiana | 100 |
| Alabama | 100 |
| Maryland | 90 |
| Minnesota | 90 |
| Iowa | 90 |
| Kentucky | 80 |
| Oklahoma | 80 |
| New Mexico | 70 |
| Arizona | 70 |
| West Virginia | 70 |
| Utah | 70 |
| Maine | 60 |
| Mississippi | 60 |
| Arkansas | 40 |
| North Dakota | 40 |
| South Dakota | 40 |