Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary
Orthotists and Prosthetists in Worcester, MA make a median of $84,930 a year, or about $40.83 an hour. The range runs from $66K at the entry level to $120K for experienced workers.
So what does $85K get you in Worcester?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Worcester’s Regional Price Parity (102.5). 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 Worcester
Orthotists and prosthetists pay in Worcester tracks closely to the national median, $85K locally vs. $81K nationwide, a 5% difference. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $2,056/month, which is 38.6% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 102.5) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for orthotists and prosthetists in metros near Worcester, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $90K | , |
| Springfield | $83K | , |
| Manchester-Nashua | $76K | , |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $108K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Worcester, MA
Entry-level orthotists and prosthetists (10th percentile) start around $66K. Mid-career wages sit at $85K. Top earners bring in $120K or more, a $55K 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 Worcester?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $85K, rent takes 38.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,056/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 Worcester?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new orthotists and prosthetists typically earn — is $66K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,949/month. At HUD’s $2,056/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 Worcester?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $85K locally vs. $81K nationally, a 5% difference.
How does Worcester compare to the national average for orthotists and prosthetists?
Worcester pays $85K median vs. the U.S. average of $81K — that’s +5%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 102.5), the purchasing-power equivalent is $83K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do orthotists and prosthetists make in Worcester, MA?
The median is $84,930 a year, that works out to about $41 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $65,820, and experienced orthotists and prosthetists can clear $120,460. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $85K enough to live in Worcester?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,324/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,056/month, which eats 38.6% 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 Worcester?
Worcester 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 $82,859 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.