Orthotists and Prosthetists pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,250 or more. The middle half of orthotists and prosthetists in Boston earn between $75,100 and $107,020.
- $70K10th
- $75K25th
- $90KMedian
- $107K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,480 | $7,873 | $45.42 |
| Median | $90,160 | $7,513 | $43.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,100 | $6,258 | $36.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,020 | $8,918 | $51.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orthotists and Prosthetists pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Orthotists and prosthetists in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($92,770) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($83,740). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $81,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $94,480 | $90,160 | $69,870 | $124,250 | 220 |
| Massachusetts | $92,770 | $89,860 | $65,820 | $122,140 | 350 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $94,480, a single filer in Boston takes home about $70,893 a year, or $5,908 a month and $2,727 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $75,297 | $6,275 |
| Working in MA | $70,893 | $5,908 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for orthotists and prosthetists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $94,480 buys what about $87,267 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 3 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$94,480
- Springfield$90,890
- Worcester$90,560
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 Boston: questions
How much do orthotists and prosthetists make an hour in Boston?
$45.42 an hour on average, and $43.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orthotists and prosthetists salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orthotists and prosthetists take-home pay in Boston?
About $70,893 a year ($5,908 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,480. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do orthotists and prosthetists earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.33, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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