Career Outlook for Orthotists and Prosthetists

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Also known as:
American Board Certified Orthotist, Artificial Limb Fitter, Certified Orthotic Fitter, Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist, Licensed Prosthetist, Orthotic/Prosthetic Practitioner, Orthotist, Pedorthist, Prosthetist

The overall job outlook for Orthotist or Prosthetist careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 90.67 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 5.67 percent per year. Demand for Orthotists and Prosthetists is expected to go up, with an expected 2,300 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 2.72 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!

TOP STATES

There are currently more Orthotists and Prosthetists in the following states

Texas	1,060
California	950
Ohio	750
Pennsylvania	500
Michigan	480
Florida	430
Illinois	360

BOTTOM STATES

The states below have the least number of filled positions for Orthotists and Prosthetists

FASTEST JOB GROWTH

In recent years, Orthotists and Prosthetists have the highest job vacancies and job growth rate in the following states

157.14 %

133.33 %

120.83 %

100.00 %

85.71 %

66.67 %

63.04 %

SLOWEST JOB GROWTH

The following states have had the lowest job openings and growth rates for this career in recent years

-62.50 %

-42.86 %

-42.11 %

-37.50 %

-35.14 %

-33.33 %

-32.35 %