Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary in California

Orthotists and prosthetists in California earn the most in San Jose (average $105,900 a year) and the least in Sacramento ($91,530), across the 6 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the orthotists and prosthetists average at $93,030 and the median at $91,820 for 1,050 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,740.

Orthotists and Prosthetists average salary by city in California

San Jose$105,900
San Francisco$97,360
San Diego$96,840
Los Angeles$96,770
Riverside$93,100
Sacramento$91,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Jose	$105,900	$108,110	$86,570	$77,574	110
San Francisco	$97,360	$97,290	$80,860	$72,360	116
San Diego	$96,840	$101,230	$76,770	$72,043	112
Los Angeles	$96,770	$103,070	$75,920	$72,000	114
Riverside	$93,100	$91,820	$91,820	$69,760	106
Sacramento	$91,530	$84,990	$76,110	$68,801	107

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in other states

Orthotists and Prosthetists salary by city and state

More about pay in California

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2091.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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