There are currently an estimated 10,100 orthotists in the United States. The orthotist job market is expected to grow by 13.3% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are orthotists?
CareerExplorer rates orthotists with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 1,400 orthotists.
What’s the supply of orthotists?
The orthotist industry is concentrated in California, Florida, Texas
Orthotist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Orthotists |
|---|---|
| California | 1,050 |
| Florida | 550 |
| Texas | 500 |
| Pennsylvania | 430 |
| Ohio | 390 |
| Massachusetts | 350 |
| Virginia | 340 |
| New York | 300 |
| North Carolina | 260 |
| Washington | 250 |
| Tennessee | 250 |
| Missouri | 250 |
| New Jersey | 240 |
| Illinois | 240 |
| South Carolina | 230 |
| District of Columbia | 170 |
| Wisconsin | 140 |
| New Hampshire | 130 |
| Oregon | 120 |
| Indiana | 120 |
| Nebraska | 110 |
| Georgia | 110 |
| Nevada | 100 |
| Louisiana | 100 |
| Alabama | 100 |
| Maryland | 90 |
| Minnesota | 90 |
| Iowa | 90 |
| Kentucky | 80 |
| Oklahoma | 80 |
| New Mexico | 70 |
| Arizona | 70 |
| West Virginia | 70 |
| Utah | 70 |
| Maine | 60 |
| Mississippi | 60 |
| Arkansas | 40 |
| North Dakota | 40 |
| South Dakota | 40 |