Orthotists and Prosthetists pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,550 or more. The middle half of orthotists and prosthetists in Omaha earn between $58,820 and $87,020.
- $57K10th
- $59K25th
- $63KMedian
- $87K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,270 | $5,856 | $33.78 |
| Median | $63,030 | $5,252 | $30.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,820 | $4,902 | $28.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $87,020 | $7,252 | $41.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orthotists and Prosthetists pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Orthotists and prosthetists in Omaha earn 4% more than the Nebraska average ($67,570) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($83,740). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $81,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $70,270 | $63,030 | $57,180 | $92,550 | 50 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $70,270, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $55,947 a year, or $4,662 a month and $2,152 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $56,206 | $4,684 |
| Working in NE | $55,947 | $4,662 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for orthotists and prosthetists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $70,270 buys what about $76,454 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 1st of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Omaha: questions
How much do orthotists and prosthetists make an hour in Omaha?
$33.78 an hour on average, and $30.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orthotists and prosthetists salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orthotists and prosthetists take-home pay in Omaha?
About $55,947 a year ($4,662 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,270.
Do orthotists and prosthetists earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.1%.
- 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 1.56, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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