Certification can help orthopedic technicians boost their earnings.
Orthopedic technologists support doctors in the care of patients going through physical therapy and orthopedic procedures. They may apply or remove casts, oversee patient treatments and order X-rays. Recent salary increases demonstrate increasing patient demand for orthopedic technologists.
Salary
In 2008, orthopedic technologists earned an average of $44,458, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists' (NAOT). This represented a 3% salary increase from 2006.
Experience
Experienced orthopedic technologists earn more than their new peers. In 2008, orthopedic technologists with three or less years of experience earned an average salary of $29,375. Orthopedic technologists with 10 years experience earned, on average, $42,049, while those with 25 or more years experience earned an average salary of $56,136 in 2008.
Employer
The type of employer can also impact an orthopedic technologist's salary. Orthopedic technologists working for private practices earned an average salary of $47,703 in 2008. Those working in hospitals earned less, averaging $42,743 in 2008.
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