Orthotists and Prosthetists (29-2091)
Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.
Employment and Job Openings
| Employment | Average Annual Openings | |||||
| 2018 Estimate | 2028 Projection | Percent Change | Labor Force Exits | Occupation Transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 0.0 | United States | 9100 | 10900 | 0.0 | 300 | 400 | 900 |
Job Outlook for Alaska:
2021 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 38.38 | 20.06 | 26.79 | 36.27 | 46.06 | 59.63 |
| Alaska | 47.36 | 37.24 | 37.24 | 47.44 | 48.24 | 60.54 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 47.27 | 37.24 | 37.24 | 47.44 | 47.80 | 60.54 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.