Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary
Orthotists and Prosthetists in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI make a median of $91,730 a year, or about $44.1 an hour. The range runs from $57K at the entry level to $119K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 96.94), that's roughly $94,626 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,338/month, or 23.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $92K get you in Milwaukee-Waukesha?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Milwaukee-Waukesha’s Regional Price Parity (96.94). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Milwaukee-Waukesha
Milwaukee-Waukesha sits well above the national pay line for orthotists and prosthetists, local pay runs about 13% higher than the U.S. median of $81K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,338/month, 23.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 96.94) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Milwaukee-Waukesha offers a genuinely strong financial position for orthotists and prosthetistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for orthotists and prosthetists in metros near Milwaukee-Waukesha, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $76K | $76K |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $91K | $88K |
| Ann Arbor | $81K | $80K |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $81K | $84K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
Entry-level orthotists and prosthetists (10th percentile) start around $57K. Mid-career wages sit at $92K. Top earners bring in $119K or more, a $62K spread from bottom to top.
Orthotists and Prosthetists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $119K | +47% | 240 |
| Washington | $105K | +30% | 250 |
| Utah | $97K | +19% | 70 |
| Maryland | $95K | +17% | 90 |
| Oregon | $94K | +16% | 120 |
| Rhode Island | $93K | +15% | N/A |
| Virginia | $93K | +15% | 340 |
| California | $92K | +13% | 1,050 |
| Massachusetts | $90K | +11% | 350 |
| Wisconsin | $90K | +11% | 140 |
| New York | $90K | +10% | 300 |
| Illinois | $89K | +10% | 240 |
| Iowa | $87K | +8% | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $84K | +3% | 80 |
| North Carolina | $82K | +1% | 260 |
| Pennsylvania | $81K | +0% | 430 |
| Florida | $81K | +0% | 550 |
| Maine | $81K | +0% | 60 |
| West Virginia | $81K | -0% | 70 |
| South Dakota | $81K | -0% | 40 |
| Mississippi | $81K | -1% | 60 |
| Nevada | $80K | -1% | 100 |
| South Carolina | $80K | -1% | 230 |
| Arkansas | $79K | -3% | 40 |
| Missouri | $78K | -4% | 250 |
| Texas | $77K | -5% | 500 |
| Connecticut | $77K | -5% | N/A |
| Colorado | $77K | -5% | N/A |
| Alabama | $76K | -6% | 100 |
| Georgia | $76K | -6% | 110 |
| Michigan | $76K | -7% | N/A |
| Minnesota | $76K | -7% | 90 |
| Louisiana | $75K | -7% | 100 |
| Kansas | $74K | -9% | N/A |
| New Hampshire | $70K | -13% | 130 |
| Arizona | $67K | -17% | 70 |
| Indiana | $66K | -18% | 120 |
| Tennessee | $65K | -20% | 250 |
| Ohio | $65K | -20% | 390 |
| Kentucky | $65K | -20% | 80 |
| New Mexico | $63K | -22% | 70 |
| North Dakota | $63K | -23% | 40 |
| Nebraska | $61K | -24% | 110 |
| District of Columbia | $44K | -46% | 170 |
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BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a orthotists and prosthetist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Milwaukee-Waukesha?
Yes — at the median salary of $92K, rent takes 23.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,338/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for orthotists and prosthetists in Milwaukee-Waukesha?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new orthotists and prosthetists typically earn — is $57K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,439/month. At HUD’s $1,338/month FMR, rent would take 39% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is orthotists and prosthetist a high-paying job in Milwaukee-Waukesha?
Local pay is 13% above the national median — $92K here vs. $81K nationally.
How does Milwaukee-Waukesha compare to the national average for orthotists and prosthetists?
Milwaukee-Waukesha pays $92K median vs. the U.S. average of $81K — that’s +13%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 96.94), the purchasing-power equivalent is $95K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do orthotists and prosthetists make in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI?
The median is $91,730 a year, that works out to about $44 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $57,310, and experienced orthotists and prosthetists can clear $119,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $92K enough to live in Milwaukee-Waukesha?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,759/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,338/month, which eats 23.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a orthotists and prosthetists salary go in Milwaukee-Waukesha?
Milwaukee-Waukesha has a Regional Price Parity of 96.94 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median orthotists and prosthetists salary is worth about $94,626 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do orthotists and prosthetists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.