Orthotists and Prosthetists pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,990 or more. The middle half of orthotists and prosthetists in Detroit earn between $46,280 and $98,890.
- $40K10th
- $46K25th
- $76KMedian
- $99K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,200 | $6,183 | $35.67 |
| Median | $75,810 | $6,318 | $36.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,280 | $3,857 | $22.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,890 | $8,241 | $47.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orthotists and Prosthetists pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Orthotists and prosthetists in Detroit earn about the same as the Michigan average ($75,950) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($83,740). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $81,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $74,200 | $75,810 | $39,990 | $99,990 | n/a |
| Michigan | $75,950 | $75,810 | $39,990 | $99,990 | n/a |
| 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 Detroit
On the average salary of $74,200, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $56,481 a year, or $4,707 a month and $2,172 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for orthotists and prosthetists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $74,200 buys what about $73,980 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in other Michigan cities
Detroit ranks 3rd of 3 Michigan metro areas for this job; Ann Arbor pays the most ($79,290).
- Ann Arbor$79,290
- Grand Rapids$77,390
- Detroit$74,200
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 Detroit: questions
How much do orthotists and prosthetists make an hour in Detroit?
$35.68 an hour on average, and $36.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orthotists and prosthetists salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orthotists and prosthetists take-home pay in Detroit?
About $56,481 a year ($4,707 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,200. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do orthotists and prosthetists earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.6%.
- 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). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
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