There are currently an estimated 9,500 orthotists in the United States. The orthotist job market is expected to grow by 14.7% between 2022 and 2032.
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 4,500 orthotists. That number is based on 1,400 additional orthotists, and the retirement of 3,100 existing orthotists.
What’s the supply of orthotists?
Orthotist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Orthotists |
|---|---|
| California | 630 |
| Michigan | 590 |
| Ohio | 510 |
| New York | 510 |
| Illinois | 420 |
| Pennsylvania | 390 |
| Texas | 370 |
| Florida | 370 |
| Massachusetts | 310 |
| North Carolina | 270 |
| Tennessee | 240 |
| Georgia | 240 |
| South Carolina | 200 |
| Indiana | 180 |
| Washington | 180 |
| Alabama | 160 |
| Louisiana | 160 |
| Virginia | 130 |
| New Jersey | 130 |
| Colorado | 110 |
| Minnesota | 90 |
| Kentucky | 90 |
| Oklahoma | 80 |
| Arizona | 80 |
| Nevada | 80 |
| Oregon | 80 |
| Iowa | 70 |
| Idaho | 60 |
| Kansas | 60 |
| Maryland | 60 |
| Arkansas | 60 |
| Delaware | 50 |
| Mississippi | 50 |
| Nebraska | 40 |
| South Dakota | 30 |
| New Mexico | 30 |
| Utah | 30 |
| Alaska | 30 |
| West Virginia | 30 |