# SOC 29-2091: Orthotists and Prosthetists

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/29-2091

Employers filed 291 certified H-1B applications for Orthotists and Prosthetists (29-2091) roles, requesting 292 workers. The average offered wage is $69,701/yr, 14% below the BLS national median ($81,110/yr). (2025, SOC 29-2091) The largest filers are Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc., HANGER, Inc. and CPO Services, Inc.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 291 |
| Total workers | 292 |
| Average offered wage | $70K |
| Average prevailing wage | $57K |
| BLS median wage | $81K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 29-2091 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -14% |

## Top employers (of 78)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/hanger-prosthetics-orthotics-inc-f6b593e1ca) | 51 | 51 | $81K | $81K |
| [HANGER, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/hanger-inc-18024c425e) | 49 | 49 | $80K | $81K |
| [CPO Services, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/cpo-services-inc-7cace55ad9) | 33 | 33 | $56K | $81K |
| [Bionic Prosthetics & Orthotics Group, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/bionic-prosthetics-orthotics-group-llc-119c4af5ac) | 28 | 28 | $68K | $81K |
| [Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/hanger-orthopedic-group-inc-c3678cc75c) | 25 | 25 | $71K | $81K |
| [Bionic Prosthetics and Orthotics GROUP, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/bionic-prosthetics-and-orthotics-group-l-63cc0fcd67) | 21 | 21 | $75K | $81K |
| [Wright & Filippis Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/wright-filippis-inc-9e2503faa4) | 7 | 7 | $78K | $81K |
| [Eschen Prosthetic and Orthotic Laboratories](https://www.xh1b.org/org/eschen-prosthetic-and-orthotic-laborator-1dcbb15d32) | 6 | 6 | $86K | $81K |
| [Hi-Tech Prosthetics and ORTHOTICS, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/hi-tech-prosthetics-and-orthotics-inc-1f6e433939) | 6 | 6 | $46K | $81K |
| [Ideal Health Care LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ideal-health-care-llc-81b081d5d8) | 5 | 7 | $56K | $81K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | $70K |
| 2011 | 20 | 20 | $66K |
| 2012 | 42 | 42 | $65K |
| 2013 | 29 | 29 | $65K |
| 2014 | 19 | 19 | $63K |
| 2015 | 20 | 20 | $68K |
| 2016 | 33 | 33 | $73K |
| 2017 | 15 | 15 | $57K |
| 2018 | 18 | 20 | $61K |
| 2019 | 18 | 18 | $63K |
| 2020 | 10 | 10 | $78K |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | $80K |
| 2022 | 22 | 22 | $65K |
| 2023 | 10 | 10 | $68K |
| 2024 | 15 | 15 | $60K |
| 2025 | 15 | 15 | $77K |
| 2026 | 9 | 9 | $68K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 50 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 41 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 27 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 24 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 11 | 4 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 11 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 11 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 8 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 5 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Delaware](https://www.xh1b.org/state/de) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 2 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wyoming](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wy) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/29-2091
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=29-2091
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=29-2091


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.