Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary
Orthotists and Prosthetists in Richmond, VA make a median of $87,530 a year, or about $42.08 an hour. The range runs from $53K at the entry level to $125K for experienced workers.
So what does $88K get you in Richmond?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Richmond’s Regional Price Parity (97.9). 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 Richmond
Orthotists and prosthetists pay in Richmond tracks closely to the national median, $88K locally vs. $81K nationwide, a 8% difference. Rent runs $1,655/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 30.3% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 97.9) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for orthotists and prosthetists in metros near Richmond, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | $98K | , |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $83K | , |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $71K | , |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $95K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Richmond, VA
Entry-level orthotists and prosthetists (10th percentile) start around $53K. Mid-career wages sit at $88K. Top earners bring in $125K or more, a $72K 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 |
Showing 1–10 of 44 states
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 Richmond?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $88K, rent takes 30.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,655/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,600/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for orthotists and prosthetists in Richmond?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new orthotists and prosthetists typically earn — is $53K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,195/month. At HUD’s $1,655/month FMR, rent would take 52% 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 Richmond?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $88K locally vs. $81K nationally, a 8% difference.
How does Richmond compare to the national average for orthotists and prosthetists?
Richmond pays $88K median vs. the U.S. average of $81K — that’s +8%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 97.9), the purchasing-power equivalent is $89K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do orthotists and prosthetists make in Richmond, VA?
The median is $87,530 a year, that works out to about $42 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $53,250, and experienced orthotists and prosthetists can clear $125,370. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $88K enough to live in Richmond?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,454/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,655/month, which eats 30.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a orthotists and prosthetists salary go in Richmond?
Richmond has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median orthotists and prosthetists salary is worth about $89,408 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.