Orthotists and Prosthetists pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,710 or more. The middle half of orthotists and prosthetists in Raleigh earn between $48,220 and $98,330.
- $46K10th
- $48K25th
- $98KMedian
- $98K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,360 | $6,530 | $37.67 |
| Median | $98,320 | $8,193 | $47.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,220 | $4,018 | $23.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,330 | $8,194 | $47.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orthotists and Prosthetists pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Orthotists and prosthetists in Raleigh earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($80,610) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($83,740). At the median the gap is +21% against the U.S. median of $81,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $78,360 | $98,320 | $45,820 | $106,710 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $80,610 | $82,190 | $44,460 | $112,400 | 260 |
| United States | $83,740 | $81,110 | $46,350 | $119,810 | 9,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary after taxes in Raleigh
On the average salary of $78,360, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $61,338 a year, or $5,112 a month and $2,359 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for orthotists and prosthetists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $78,360 buys what about $79,831 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 2nd of 2 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($83,110).
- Charlotte$83,110
- Raleigh$78,360
Highest-paying cities for orthotists and prosthetists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($105,900).
- San Jose, CA$105,900
- Miami, FL$104,760
- Baltimore, MD$104,590
- New York, NY$102,410
- Portland, OR$101,680
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Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in Raleigh: questions
How much do orthotists and prosthetists make an hour in Raleigh?
$37.67 an hour on average, and $47.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orthotists and prosthetists salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orthotists and prosthetists take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $61,338 a year ($5,112 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,360.
Do orthotists and prosthetists earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($83,740).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2091; area Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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