Orthotist/Prosthetist Salary Guide 2026

Key Takeaways

• National median salary is $75,440 (BLS 2023), with the 90th percentile reaching $104,000+ for employed practitioners
• Dual certification (CPO) commands a 15-25% premium over single-discipline certification (CP or CO alone)
• Practice ownership represents the highest compensation ceiling, with established owners earning $200,000-$400,000+ annually
• VA medical centers and federal positions offer competitive base salaries ($80,000-$120,000) with exceptional benefits packages worth an additional 30-40% of base salary
• Geographic variation is significant: practitioners in the Southwest, Southeast, and rural underserved areas receive 10-20% premiums due to workforce shortages