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SD Department of Veterans Affairs

$91K/yr

Ability to provide training to orthotists/prosthetists in new technologies and innovations in devices. * *Ability to manage and supervise employees. (To be used if the assignment is supervisory in ...

Orthotics LTD

O and P technician

Brooklyn, NY

$20 - $30/hr

Collaboration * Work closely with Orthotists, Prosthetists, and clinicians to ensure the finished device meets clinical intent. * Communicate fabrication progress, challenges, and timelines ...

UWHealth

Senior Orthotic Technician

Middleton, WI

Collaborate closely with orthotists, prosthetists, and the clinical team to translate patient needs into high-quality devices. * Work directly with patients to perform repairs and modifications of ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for orthotists prosthetists in the United States is $27.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Orthotists Prosthetists vs Orthopedic Technicians?

AspectOrthotists ProsthetistsOrthopedic Technicians
CredentialsMaster's degree, certification (ABC or BOC)Post-secondary certificate or associate degree, certification often not required
Work EnvironmentClinics, hospitals, rehab centersHospitals, clinics, orthopedic offices
Job FocusDesign, fit, and adjust orthotic and prosthetic devicesAssist in fabricating and fitting orthopedic devices under supervision

Orthotists Prosthetists and Orthopedic Technicians both work in orthopedics but differ in education, responsibilities, and scope. Orthotists Prosthetists have advanced degrees and certifications, focusing on designing and fitting custom devices, while Orthopedic Technicians typically have shorter training and assist with fabrication and adjustments. Both roles are vital in patient care but serve different levels of specialization within the industry.

Are orthotists prosthetists paid well?

Orthotists and prosthetists typically earn competitive salaries that vary by experience, location, and work setting. According to industry data, the median annual wage is around $65,000 to $75,000, with higher earnings possible for those with advanced certifications or in specialized roles.

Is there a demand for orthotists prosthetists?

The demand for orthotists and prosthetists is expected to grow due to an aging population and increased prevalence of conditions requiring orthotic and prosthetic devices. Employment opportunities are strong in hospitals, clinics, and specialized rehabilitation centers, with certification and technical skills enhancing job prospects.
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Infographic showing various Orthotists Prosthetists job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 95% Physical, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,914 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

Orthotist-Prosthetist

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Vero Beach, FL • On-site

$79K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

This position functions primarily in the Orthotic-Prosthetic Laboratory Section of the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service. The Orthotist, Prosthetist or Orthotist/Prosthetist, provides appropriate orthotic and/or prosthetic devices and treatment.
**Relocation Expenses Reimbursed - You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Click to Add Relocation Description***
Qualifications:Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Education
  • A bachelor's degree or higher in orthotics and prosthetics from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program.
OR,
  • A bachelor's degree or higher in any major along with a post-graduate orthotics or prosthetics certificate from a CAAHEP accredited program.
Board Certification. Candidates must be board certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) or the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) as an orthotist, prosthetist, or orthotist/prosthetist. The board certificate must be current and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirements for continuing education. Certification as a technician, pedorthist, assistant or fitter does not meet this requirement.
English Language Proficiency. Orthotists, prosthetists, or orthotist/prosthetists must be proficient in spoken and written as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d). May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grandfathering Provision.
Orthotists, prosthetists, or orthotist/prosthetists employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:
  • Orthotists, prosthetists, or orthotist/prosthetists that do not meet the basic requirements for education and certification may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level, or demoted within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions.
  • Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.
  • Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation.
  • If an employee who was retained under this provision leaves the occupation, the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation.
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements, you must also meet the grade level requirements.
Orthotist/Prosthetist is an allied health professional specifically trained to provide or manage the provision of custom designed, fabricated, modified and fitted orthoses and prostheses based upon the independent or consultative clinical assessment of the patient's unique needs and desires, as well as their expectations and pursuant to a physician's prescription.
GS-11 Orthotist/Prosthetist (Full Performance Level):
  • Experience. Completion of 1 year of experience as an orthotist/prosthetist equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to provide orthotic/prosthetic services in a hospital setting.
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
    • Ability to attend clinics and participate as a fully participating member of the treatment team with considerable influence in the development of the treatment plan. This includes advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, physics, and etiology of diseases as well as knowledge of psychology and age related competencies.
    • Ability to conduct clinical patient analyses such as gait, range of motion, life style, etc., for patients with a wide range of complex medical conditions which include unusual problems or complications, and to design unique or innovative devices to accommodate those conditions.
    • Ability to recognize physical abnormalities, deviations, and complicating conditions with potentially life threatening implications.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS 11.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.Education:
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER

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