Orthotists and Prosthetists pay range in Lincoln
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $85,700 or more. The middle half of orthotists and prosthetists in Lincoln earn between $56,850 and $61,290.
- $54K10th
- $57K25th
- $61KMedian
- $61K75th
- $86K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,320 | $5,277 | $30.44 |
| Median | $61,290 | $5,108 | $29.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,850 | $4,738 | $27.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,290 | $5,108 | $29.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orthotists and Prosthetists pay in Lincoln vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Orthotists and prosthetists in Lincoln earn 6% less than the Nebraska average ($67,570) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($83,740). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $81,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $63,320 | $61,290 | $53,850 | $85,700 | 30 |
| Nebraska | $67,570 | $61,290 | $53,850 | $92,550 | 110 |
| 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 Lincoln
On the average salary of $63,320, a single filer in Lincoln takes home about $51,056 a year, or $4,255 a month and $1,964 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lincoln a good place for orthotists and prosthetists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lincoln area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $63,320 buys what about $69,141 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Lincoln ($49,800). A typical home costs $304,242, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in other Nebraska cities
Lincoln ranks 2nd of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Omaha pays the most ($70,270).
- Omaha$70,270
- Lincoln$63,320
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 Lincoln: questions
How much do orthotists and prosthetists make an hour in Lincoln?
$30.44 an hour on average, and $29.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orthotists and prosthetists salary in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orthotists and prosthetists take-home pay in Lincoln?
About $51,056 a year ($4,255 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,320.
Do orthotists and prosthetists earn more in Lincoln than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 Lincoln, NE (30700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.6%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.74, this job is 2.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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