Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $81,160 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.02
10th percentile $47,010
90th percentile $113,650
Employed locally 70
National median $78,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,010
    25th
    $56,580
    50th (median)
    $81,160
    75th
    $99,170
    90th
    $113,650

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Orthotists and Prosthetists salary vs area income 101% Median Orthotists and Prosthetists salary is 1% above 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $83,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $82,320

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Orthotists and Prosthetists in Houston, TX is $39.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in Houston, TX is 3.6% above 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Orthotists and Prosthetists (10th percentile) earn around $47,010 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,580.