Assist patients with disabling conditions of limbs and spine or with partial or total absence of limb by fitting and preparing orthopedic braces or prostheses.
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 140 | 21.70 | 14.13 | 25.48 | 45,130 | 29,390 | 53,000 |
| St Louis MSA | 30 | 19.92 | 12.22 | 23.77 | 41,430 | 25,420 | 49,440 |
| Kansas City* | 100 | 21.38 | 13.77 | 25.19 | 44,481 | 28,652 | 52,395 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 90 | 100 | 10 | 11.11 | 3 | Caution |
| Kansas City MSA | 80 | 80 | .00 | 3 | Caution | |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Bachelor's degree
in one of the following
Orthotist/Prosthetist