Career Paths From Orthotists and Prosthetists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

AudiologistsLateral Move89.5% skill match
Orthotists and Prosthetists and Audiologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Audiologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 18% higher.
Current median salary
$81,110
Target median salary
$95,780
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
ProsthodontistsLateral Move90.2% skill match
Orthotists and Prosthetists and Prosthodontists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Prosthodontists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 284% higher.
Current median salary
$81,110
Target median salary
$311,180
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
OrthodontistsLateral Move84.7% skill match
Orthotists and Prosthetists and Orthodontists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (85% match). Orthodontists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 256% higher.
Current median salary
$81,110
Target median salary
$289,140
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Physical TherapistsLateral Move85.9% skill match
Orthotists and Prosthetists and Physical Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (86% match). Physical Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 27% higher.
Current median salary
$81,110
Target median salary
$102,760
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Nurse AnesthetistsLateral Move86.1% skill match
Orthotists and Prosthetists and Nurse Anesthetists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (86% match). Nurse Anesthetists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 192% higher.
Current median salary
$81,110
Target median salary
$236,590
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Nurse PractitionersLateral Move85.4% skill match
Orthotists and Prosthetists and Nurse Practitioners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (85% match). Nurse Practitioners sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 63% higher.
Current median salary
$81,110
Target median salary
$132,300
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Physical Therapist AssistantsCareer Change86.3% skill match
Orthotists and Prosthetists and Physical Therapist Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (86% match). Physical Therapist Assistants is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 16% lower.
Current median salary
$81,110
Target median salary
$68,380
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsLateral Move92.4% skill match
Orthotists and Prosthetists and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 334% higher.
Current median salary
$81,110
Target median salary
$352,220
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Speech-Language PathologistsLateral Move86.6% skill match
Orthotists and Prosthetists and Speech-Language Pathologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Speech-Language Pathologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 21% higher.
Current median salary
$81,110
Target median salary
$97,870
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Athletic TrainersLateral Move89.4% skill match
Orthotists and Prosthetists and Athletic Trainers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Athletic Trainers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 23% lower.
Current median salary
$81,110
Target median salary
$62,520
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Medical DosimetristsLateral Move85.1% skill match
Orthotists and Prosthetists and Medical Dosimetrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (85% match). Medical Dosimetrists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 82% higher.
Current median salary
$81,110
Target median salary
$147,470
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Exercise PhysiologistsLateral Move85.2% skill match
Orthotists and Prosthetists and Exercise Physiologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (85% match). Exercise Physiologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 27% lower.
Current median salary
$81,110
Target median salary
$59,460
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Respiratory TherapistsLateral Move85.4% skill match
Orthotists and Prosthetists and Respiratory Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (85% match). Respiratory Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5).
Current median salary
$81,110
Target median salary
$82,280
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change84.9% skill match
Orthotists and Prosthetists and Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (85% match). Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 21% lower.
Current median salary
$81,110
Target median salary
$63,820
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Film and Video EditorsCareer Change87.3% skill match
Orthotists and Prosthetists and Film and Video Editors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Film and Video Editors is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 7% lower.
Current median salary
$81,110
Target median salary
$75,420
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.