Orthotist Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does an Orthotist make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Orthotist in Chicago, IL is $94,595. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $64,489 to a high of $125,917, with most professionals earning between $78,837 and $110,990.

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Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.

November 18, 2022

Provides full prosthetic services to patients including those with the most complex and serious disabilities such as traumatic limb amputation, burn injury and deformity, quadriplegia, poliomyelitis, hemiplegia, and a multiplicity of geriatric orthopedic disorders.

December 05, 2022

Demonstrated past experience in providing orthotic services under the supervision of a certified practitioner.

February 09, 2023

Communicate with patient and/or caregiver about recommended treatment plan, and any optional plans, to involve them in orthotic or prosthetic care.

March 25, 2023

Meet with physicians, case managers and other referral sources to review prosthetic and/or orthotic services and capabilities.

May 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Orthotist in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

78837

110990

94595

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

78950

111579

95249

What is the average salary for Orthotist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Orthotist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Orthotist ranges from $78,837 to $110,990 with the average base salary of $94,595. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,950 to $111,579 with the average total cash compensation of $95,249.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$94,595	$78,837 - $110,990
Bonus	$653	$113 - $589
Total Pay	$95,249	$78,950 - $111,579

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Orthotist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,837 - $110,990	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,837 - $110,990	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,745 - $110,861	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,806 - $110,947	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,806 - $110,947	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,189 - $108,670	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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