Orthotists and Prosthetists pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,030 or more. The middle half of orthotists and prosthetists in Milwaukee earn between $81,490 and $119,030.
- $57K10th
- $81K25th
- $92KMedian
- $119K75th
- $119K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,380 | $8,032 | $46.34 |
| Median | $91,730 | $7,644 | $44.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,490 | $6,791 | $39.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $119,030 | $9,919 | $57.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Orthotists and Prosthetists pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Orthotists and prosthetists in Milwaukee earn 5% more than the Wisconsin average ($91,410) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($83,740). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $81,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $96,380 | $91,730 | $57,310 | $119,030 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $91,410 | $89,710 | $58,670 | $119,030 | 140 |
| 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 Milwaukee
On the average salary of $96,380, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $72,421 a year, or $6,035 a month and $2,785 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 (2026 rules).
Is Milwaukee a good place for orthotists and prosthetists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Milwaukee area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $96,380 buys what about $99,425 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in nearby metro areas
- Chicago, IL$87,100
- Grand Rapids, MI$77,390
- Ann Arbor, MI$79,290
- Iowa City, IA$87,260
- Detroit, MI$74,200
- Dayton, OH$70,910
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 Milwaukee: questions
How much do orthotists and prosthetists make an hour in Milwaukee?
$46.34 an hour on average, and $44.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level orthotists and prosthetists salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the orthotists and prosthetists take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $72,421 a year ($6,035 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,380.
Do orthotists and prosthetists earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- 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 1.31, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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