DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 263 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 9,930 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Orthotists and Prosthetists
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HANGER PROSTHETICS ORTHOTICS, INC. | $87,373 | 6 | +11.6% |
| 2 | Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc. | $80,000 | 40 | +2.2% |
| 3 | HANGER, INC | $74,922 | 56 | -4.3% |
| 4 | WRIGHT & FILIPPIS, INC. | $73,798 | 6 | -5.8% |
| 5 | HANGER ORTHOPEDIC GROUP, INC. | $62,000 | 16 | -20.8% |
| 6 | Bionic Prosthetics & Orthotics Group, LLC. | $59,378 | 22 | -24.2% |
| 7 | Bionic Prosthetics and Orthotics Group LLC | $52,333 | 5 | -33.2% |
| 8 | CPO Services, Inc. | $50,128 | 18 | -36% |
| 9 | Prowalk Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc | $46,717 | 5 | -40.3% |
| 10 | HI-TECH PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS, INC | $46,500 | 6 | -40.6% |
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $47,164 | -23.6% | 12 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $100,000 | +26.8% | 1 |
| Nevada | $91,998 | +8.4% | 9 |
| Virginia | $80,000 | 0% | 1 |
| Delaware | $80,000 | N/A | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,000 | -0.5% | 3 |
| California | $77,230 | -15.9% | 46 |
| Michigan | $67,899 | -10.6% | 8 |
| Indiana | $61,755 | +12.3% | 26 |
| New York | $60,600 | -23.5% | 19 |
| Minnesota | $60,320 | -24.8% | 1 |
| New Jersey | $60,000 | -45.8% | 2 |
| District of Columbia | $59,779 | +40.5% | 1 |
| Florida | $55,000 | -15% | 4 |
| Texas | $51,501 | -37.4% | 2 |
| Illinois | $50,648 | -36.4% | 18 |
| North Carolina | $50,000 | -34.4% | 1 |
| Colorado | $49,920 | -19.7% | 5 |
| Nebraska | $49,525 | -4.6% | 7 |
| Tennessee | $48,500 | -40.3% | 7 |
| Arizona | $47,000 | -27.5% | 1 |
| Wyoming | $40,581 | +4.1% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Orthotists and Prosthetists positions, 100% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 0% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| HANGER, INC | Bachelor's | $74,922 |
| Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc. | Not specified | $80,000 |
| Bionic Prosthetics & Orthotics Group, LLC. | Not specified | $59,378 |
| CPO Services, Inc. | Bachelor's | $50,128 |
| HANGER ORTHOPEDIC GROUP, INC. | Not specified | $62,000 |
| HANGER PROSTHETICS ORTHOTICS, INC. | Bachelor's | $87,373 |
| HI-TECH PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS, INC | Not specified | $46,500 |
| WRIGHT & FILIPPIS, INC. | Not specified | $73,798 |
| Bionic Prosthetics and Orthotics Group LLC | Bachelor's | $52,333 |
| Prowalk Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc | Not specified | $46,717 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Orthotists and Prosthetists is Health Care and Social Assistance at $67,669. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Manufacturing at $65,476.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 263 DOL filings, the median salary for a Orthotists and Prosthetists is $61,755, ranging from $49,525 to $80,000.
The 90th percentile salary is $118,730 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Peoria, IL offers the highest median at $47,164.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Orthotists and Prosthetists positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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