Careers · Orthotists and Prosthetists · District of Columbia
Orthotists and Prosthetists in District of Columbia
Orthotists and prosthetists design, measure, fit, and adapt medical devices that replace or support body parts. Orthotists work with braces and supports for people with injuries or disabilities In District of Columbia the median pay is $44,080 a year, 46% below the national median of $81,110.
$44,080median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$44,040–$84,960middle half earn
170employed in District of Columbia
$81,110U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia
24open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in District of Columbia or remote
1employer hiring
24posted in the last 7 days
CO · CA · TXwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningSocial PerceptivenessService Orientation
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryDesignTherapy and CounselingEnglish LanguagePsychology
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Orthotists and Prosthetists.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Orthotists and Prosthetists pay in other states
New Jersey · $118,950Washington · $105,240Utah · $96,530Maryland · $95,030Oregon · $93,790Rhode Island · $93,350Virginia · $92,930California · $91,820Massachusetts · $89,860Wisconsin · $89,710
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against orthotists and prosthetists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against orthotists and prosthetists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-2091.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.