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Occupational Summary for Orthotists And Prosthetists
(29-2091)
Oregon Statewide
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| Description: 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. |
| Employment Projections |
| Region |
Employment |
Projected Annual Openings |
| 2006 |
2016 |
Growth |
Replacement |
Total |
| Oregon Statewide |
61 |
70 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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Current Job Openings
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There are no openings for this occupation.
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Wages
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| Region |
----- 2009 Wages ----- |
| Median Hourly |
Avg
Annual |
Middle Range |
| Oregon Statewide |
$37.07 |
$77,127 |
$33.37 - 40.51 |
Industries of Employment
private sector only
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| Industry |
2006
Employment |
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Total, All Industries
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61 |
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Health Care and Social Assistance
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21 |
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Retail Trade
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18 |
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Manufacturing
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16 |
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Statewide Employment Analysis
2006 employment is estimated to be much smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be much lower than the statewide average. Due to low projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist. Educational Requirements
Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
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