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11 Odd Jobs with High Salaries

These Under-the-Radar Jobs Have Surprising Salaries

2. Prosthetist/Orthotist

PROSTHETIST/ORTHOTIST
Annual median salary: $67,938

Are you or do you know someone missing a limb, or who has needed orthopedic braces? Then you should thank a prosthetist or orthotist.

A prosthetist is someone who specializes in designing and fitting people with artificial limbs, while an orthotist designs orthopedic braces such as surgical supports and corrective shoes. Whether the missing limbs are from a birth defect, accident or the increasing number of wounded veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, prosthetists carefully examine the affected area and customize artificial hands, feet, arms and legs for the patient. They are similar careers and many people specialize in both fields simultaneously.

A four-year degree is a requirement and most states require certification from groups such as the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, along with at least five years experience.

Many health care practitioner jobs pay $100,000 a year and above.

 

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