Orthotists and prosthetists held about 8,300 jobs in 2014. The industries that employed the most orthotists and prosthetists were as follows:
Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing
31%
Health and personal care stores
21
Ambulatory healthcare services
18
Hospitals; state, local, and private
11
Federal government, excluding postal service
8
Orthotists and prosthetists who fabricate orthotics and prosthetics may be exposed to health or safety hazards when handling certain materials, but there is little risk of injury if workers follow proper procedures, such as wearing goggles, gloves, and masks.
