Prosthetist

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Prosthetist does

Evaluates patients who have lost limbs and designs, builds, and fits artificial limbs tailored to restore mobility and function in daily life.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a master's degree. About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's).

Estimated cost of that path: ~$70,000. Estimated payback: ~4 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Apitherapist — $48,000/yr
• Wilderness Therapy Field Guide — $45,000/yr
• Expedition Medic — $65,000/yr
• Medical Aesthetics Consultant — $68,000/yr
• Laser Technician — $55,000/yr