Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $102,130 +30.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.10
10th percentile $63,220
90th percentile $135,240
Employed locally 70
National median $78,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,220
    25th
    $79,880
    50th (median)
    $102,130
    75th
    $125,330
    90th
    $135,240

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Orthotists and Prosthetists salary vs area income 65% Median Orthotists and Prosthetists salary is 35% 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
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $100,740
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $99,360
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $98,820
    Portland-South Portland, ME $98,520

    Nearby metros — Orthotists and Prosthetists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $99,360
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $98,820
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $94,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,090
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $92,360
    California $91,870

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$92,840
    Physicians, All Other$95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians$70,740
    Pharmacists$196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$81,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orthotists and Prosthetists make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Orthotists and Prosthetists in San Jose, CA is $49.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.97 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Orthotists and Prosthetists salaries?

    The median Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in San Jose, CA is 30.4% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Orthotists and Prosthetists (10th percentile) earn around $63,220 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,880.