Orthotists and Prosthetists in The United States
(Especialistas en prótesis ortopédicas)
Orthotists and Prosthetists -- Assist patients with disabling conditions of limbs and spine or with partial or total absence of limb by fitting and preparing orthopedic braces or prostheses.
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 29-2091.00 |
Career Interests | SRI |
Minimum education required | (Master) Master's degree |
Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
Job training required | (Internship) Internship/residency |
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 1.98 (moderate growth) |
Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 9,100 |
Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 10,900 |
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 900 |
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $41,360 |
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $72,810 |
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $108,130 |
Career Cluster | Health Science (Ciencia De la Salud) |
Major Occupational Group | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical |
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