Orthotists and Prosthetists pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,550 or more. The middle half of orthotists and prosthetists in New York earn between $74,400 and $131,190.
- $60K10th
- $74K25th
- $108KMedian
- $131K75th
- $135K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,410 | $8,534 | $49.24 |
| Median | $107,520 | $8,960 | $51.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,400 | $6,200 | $35.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $131,190 | $10,932 | $63.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orthotists and Prosthetists pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Orthotists and prosthetists in New York earn 12% more than the New York State average ($91,250) and 22% more than the U.S. average ($83,740). At the median the gap is +33% against the U.S. median of $81,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $102,410 | $107,520 | $60,200 | $134,550 | 320 |
| New York State | $91,250 | $89,610 | $52,960 | $125,160 | 300 |
| 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 New York
On the average salary of $102,410, a single filer in New York takes home about $75,779 a year, or $6,315 a month and $2,915 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $76,542 | $6,378 |
| Working in NY | $75,779 | $6,315 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for orthotists and prosthetists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $102,410 buys what about $90,980 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in other New York cities
New York ranks 1st of 2 New York metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- New York$102,410
- Rochester$82,800
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 New York: questions
How much do orthotists and prosthetists make an hour in New York?
$49.24 an hour on average, and $51.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orthotists and prosthetists salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orthotists and prosthetists take-home pay in New York?
About $75,779 a year ($6,315 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,410. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do orthotists and prosthetists earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.6%.
- 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.57, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.57).
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