Orthotists and Prosthetists pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $125,370 or more. The middle half of orthotists and prosthetists in Richmond earn between $75,940 and $105,150.
- $53K10th
- $76K25th
- $88KMedian
- $105K75th
- $125K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $91,190 | $7,599 | $43.84 |
| Median | $87,530 | $7,294 | $42.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,940 | $6,328 | $36.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,150 | $8,762 | $50.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orthotists and Prosthetists pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Orthotists and prosthetists in Richmond earn 5% less than the Virginia average ($95,550) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($83,740). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $81,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $91,190 | $87,530 | $53,250 | $125,370 | 80 |
| Virginia | $95,550 | $92,930 | $53,250 | $133,150 | 340 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $91,190, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $68,553 a year, or $5,713 a month and $2,637 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for orthotists and prosthetists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $91,190 buys what about $93,186 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 2nd of 2 Virginia metro areas for this job; Roanoke pays the most ($95,550).
- Roanoke$95,550
- Richmond$91,190
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 Richmond: questions
How much do orthotists and prosthetists make an hour in Richmond?
$43.84 an hour on average, and $42.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orthotists and prosthetists salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orthotists and prosthetists take-home pay in Richmond?
About $68,553 a year ($5,713 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $91,190.
Do orthotists and prosthetists earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.07, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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