Orthotists and Prosthetists pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,390 or more. The middle half of orthotists and prosthetists in Philadelphia earn between $70,290 and $101,250.
- $56K10th
- $70K25th
- $94KMedian
- $101K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,440 | $7,370 | $42.52 |
| Median | $93,600 | $7,800 | $45.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,290 | $5,858 | $33.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,250 | $8,438 | $48.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orthotists and Prosthetists pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Orthotists and prosthetists in Philadelphia earn 11% more than the Pennsylvania average ($80,020) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($83,740). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $81,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $88,440 | $93,600 | $56,370 | $105,390 | 200 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,020 | $81,460 | $45,760 | $103,400 | 430 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $88,440, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $68,332 a year, or $5,694 a month and $2,628 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $68,332 | $5,694 |
| Working in NJ | $67,604 | $5,634 |
| Working in MD | $67,058 | $5,588 |
| Working in DE | $66,442 | $5,537 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for orthotists and prosthetists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $88,440 buys what about $86,237 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$88,440
- Pittsburgh$70,840
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do orthotists and prosthetists make an hour in Philadelphia?
$42.52 an hour on average, and $45.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orthotists and prosthetists salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orthotists and prosthetists take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $68,332 a year ($5,694 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,440. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do orthotists and prosthetists earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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