Orthotists and Prosthetists pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $155,720 or more. The middle half of orthotists and prosthetists in Baltimore earn between $70,880 and $155,720.
- $53K10th
- $71K25th
- $95KMedian
- $156K75th
- $156K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $104,590 | $8,716 | $50.28 |
| Median | $95,030 | $7,919 | $45.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,880 | $5,907 | $34.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $155,720 | $12,977 | $74.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orthotists and Prosthetists pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Orthotists and prosthetists in Baltimore earn about the same as the Maryland average ($107,420) and 25% more than the U.S. average ($83,740). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $81,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $104,590 | $95,030 | $52,720 | $155,720 | 60 |
| Maryland | $107,420 | $95,030 | $55,620 | $155,720 | 90 |
| 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 Baltimore
On the average salary of $104,590, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $77,650 a year, or $6,471 a month and $2,987 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for orthotists and prosthetists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $104,590 buys what about $100,099 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$76,170
- Philadelphia, PA$88,440
- Richmond, VA$91,190
- New York, NY$102,410
- Pittsburgh, PA$70,840
- Roanoke, VA$95,550
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 Baltimore: questions
How much do orthotists and prosthetists make an hour in Baltimore?
$50.28 an hour on average, and $45.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orthotists and prosthetists salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orthotists and prosthetists take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $77,650 a year ($6,471 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $104,590. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do orthotists and prosthetists earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.4%.
- 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 state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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