Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $59,680 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.69
10th percentile $36,630
90th percentile $102,460
National median $78,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,630
    25th
    $56,480
    50th (median)
    $59,680
    75th
    $76,160
    90th
    $102,460

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Orthotists and Prosthetists salary vs area income 88% Median Orthotists and Prosthetists salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Orthotists and Prosthetists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Jersey $110,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,660
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,130
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $100,740
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $99,360
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $98,820

    Nearby metros — Orthotists and Prosthetists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $82,330
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $56,160
    Las Cruces, NM $47,850

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,420
    Physicians, All Other $327,670
    Pharmacists $137,530
    Nurse Practitioners $138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orthotists and Prosthetists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Orthotists and Prosthetists in Albuquerque, NM is $28.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.26 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Orthotists and Prosthetists salaries?

    The median Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 23.8% below the national median of $78,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Orthotists and Prosthetists in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Orthotists and Prosthetists (10th percentile) earn around $36,630 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,480.