Orthotists and Prosthetists pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $183,400 or more. The middle half of orthotists and prosthetists in San Juan earn between $31,210 and $82,560.
- $31K10th
- $31K25th
- $39KMedian
- $83K75th
- $183K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,070 | $5,589 | $32.25 |
| Median | $39,100 | $3,258 | $18.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,210 | $2,601 | $15.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,560 | $6,880 | $39.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orthotists and Prosthetists pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Orthotists and prosthetists in San Juan earn 5% less than the Puerto Rico average ($70,760) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($83,740). At the median the gap is -52% against the U.S. median of $81,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $67,070 | $39,100 | $31,200 | $183,400 | 40 |
| Puerto Rico | $70,760 | $65,360 | $31,200 | $178,110 | 60 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for orthotists and prosthetists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$104,760
- Orlando, FL$81,840
- Tampa, FL$101,430
- Jacksonville, FL$92,220
- Raleigh, NC$78,360
- Charlotte, NC$83,110
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 San Juan: questions
How much do orthotists and prosthetists make an hour in San Juan?
$32.25 an hour on average, and $18.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orthotists and prosthetists salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do orthotists and prosthetists earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 22.8%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.04, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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