Orthotists and Prosthetists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,350 or more. The middle half of orthotists and prosthetists in Providence earn between $70,090 and $99,630.
- $62K10th
- $70K25th
- $90KMedian
- $100K75th
- $119K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,970 | $7,414 | $42.77 |
| Median | $89,620 | $7,468 | $43.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,090 | $5,841 | $33.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,630 | $8,302 | $47.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orthotists and Prosthetists pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Orthotists and prosthetists in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($89,170) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($83,740). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $81,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $88,970 | $89,620 | $61,520 | $119,350 | 80 |
| Rhode Island | $89,170 | $93,350 | $61,500 | $110,460 | 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 Providence
On the average salary of $88,970, a single filer in Providence takes home about $68,701 a year, or $5,725 a month and $2,642 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $68,701 | $5,725 |
| Working in MA | $67,292 | $5,608 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for orthotists and prosthetists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $88,970 buys what about $87,420 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in nearby metro areas
- Worcester, MA$90,560
- Boston, MA$94,480
- Springfield, MA$90,890
- Manchester, NH$83,520
- New York, NY$102,410
- Philadelphia, PA$88,440
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 Providence: questions
How much do orthotists and prosthetists make an hour in Providence?
$42.78 an hour on average, and $43.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orthotists and prosthetists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orthotists and prosthetists take-home pay in Providence?
About $68,701 a year ($5,725 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,970. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do orthotists and prosthetists earn more in Providence 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.83, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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