The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Medical equipment manufacturers
- Medical supply stores
- Doctors' offices
- Hospitals
- Federal government agencies such as the Veteran's Administration
Outlook
Demand for this career will be very strong due to the increase in the aging population. However, this is a very small career and very few jobs will be created.
As the population grows and more insurance companies cover orthotic and prosthetic appliances, demand for these workers should grow. In addition, research and development in new technologies and materials will result in more people with disabilities wanting new appliances.
Job openings will occur as people retire or leave their job for other reasons.
Orthotic and Prosthetic Specialists (CIS 100398)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
374 Very small |
& |
13.9% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
33 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
11 Very small |
& |
36.4% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
152 Very small |
& |
17.8% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
19 Very small |
& |
5.3% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Du Page County |
34 Very small |
& |
11.8% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
6 Very small |
& |
33.3% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Lake County |
45 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| McHenry County |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
5 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
17 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rockford Area |
9 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
12 Very small |
& |
8.3% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
12 Very small |
& |
25.0% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| United States |
9,100 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
800 Very few |