Certified Orthotist (CO)
Certified Orthotist (CO) Job Description
Prosthetists/Orthotists Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians’ prescription and examination and measurement of patient. Fit, test and evaluate devices on patients and make adjustments for proper fit, function and comfort. Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses. Repair, rebuild and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances. Maintain patients’ records.
Certified Orthotist (CO) Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Certified Orthotist (CO) is $49736 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $76596. The lowest salary reported was $34821. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Certified Orthotist (CO) is $24.73 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $38.09. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $17.32. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Certified Orthotist (CO) are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0.5 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $2500 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Certified Orthotist (CO). These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
Arizona – n/a
Michigan – $40,695 – $57,500
Missouri – n/a
Montana – n/a
New York – n/a
Pennsylvania – n/a
Tennessee – n/a
These are the highest paying cities for a Certified Orthotist (CO). These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
Flint, Michigan –
Bozeman, Montana –
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Certified Orthotist (CO) from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $49736 while in 2007 it was just $46124.3
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 69% of Certified Orthotist (CO)s were males while 31% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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