Orthotists and Prosthetists pay range in Tampa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $196,010 or more. The middle half of orthotists and prosthetists in Tampa earn between $61,110 and $145,620.
- $48K10th
- $61K25th
- $81KMedian
- $146K75th
- $196K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,430 | $8,452 | $48.76 |
| Median | $81,260 | $6,772 | $39.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,110 | $5,092 | $29.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $145,620 | $12,135 | $70.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orthotists and Prosthetists pay in Tampa vs. Florida and the U.S.
Orthotists and prosthetists in Tampa earn 6% more than the Florida average ($96,100) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($83,740). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $81,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | $101,430 | $81,260 | $47,990 | $196,010 | 160 |
| Florida | $96,100 | $81,370 | $43,910 | $196,010 | 550 |
| United States | $83,740 | $81,110 | $46,350 | $119,810 | 9,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary after taxes in Tampa
On the average salary of $101,430, a single filer in Tampa takes home about $80,186 a year, or $6,682 a month and $3,084 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Tampa a good place for orthotists and prosthetists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tampa area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $101,430 buys what about $100,535 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Tampa ($48,940). A typical home costs $360,738, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in other Florida cities
Tampa ranks 2nd of 4 Florida metro areas for this job; Miami pays the most ($104,760).
- Miami$104,760
- Tampa$101,430
- Jacksonville$92,220
- Orlando$81,840
Highest-paying cities for orthotists and prosthetists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($105,900).
- San Jose, CA$105,900
- Miami, FL$104,760
- Baltimore, MD$104,590
- New York, NY$102,410
- Portland, OR$101,680
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Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in Tampa: questions
How much do orthotists and prosthetists make an hour in Tampa?
$48.77 an hour on average, and $39.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orthotists and prosthetists salary in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orthotists and prosthetists take-home pay in Tampa?
About $80,186 a year ($6,682 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,430. Florida has no state income tax.
Do orthotists and prosthetists earn more in Tampa than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% more than the U.S. average for this job ($83,740).
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; area Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (45300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 20.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.83, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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