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Compare orthotist/prosthetist (cpo) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$75,790
across 45 states
Avg. Time to License
7.2 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$370
across 16 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $90,690#5 | 7.2 yr#1 | $625#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | — | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $64,790#33 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $71,550#32 | 7.2 yr#1 | $300#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $91,870#4 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $62,200#36 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $49,770#43 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | — | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $42,540#44 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $64,730#34 | 7.2 yr#1 | $800#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $76,890#28 | 7.2 yr#1 | $300#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | — | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | — | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $79,610#22 | 7.2 yr#1 | $400#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $54,970#41 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $84,340#12 | 7.2 yr#1 | $400#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $74,770#31 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $58,240#39 | 7.2 yr#1 | $450#12 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $61,460#37 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $98,520#2 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $78,890#24 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $86,510#9 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $75,910#30 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $80,180#20 | 7.2 yr#1 | $600#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $89,860#7 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $78,080#25 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | — | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $51,920#42 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $84,840#11 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $82,720#16 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $110,760#1 | 7.2 yr#1 | $535#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $57,910#40 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $79,180#23 | 7.2 yr#1 | $200#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $76,270#29 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $60,820#38 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $62,510#35 | 7.2 yr#1 | $100#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $83,080#15 | 7.2 yr#1 | $300#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $77,720#27 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,360#19 | 7.2 yr#1 | $50#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $83,220#14 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $89,860#7 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $78,000#26 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $81,270#18 | 7.2 yr#1 | $300#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $82,320#17 | 7.2 yr#1 | $300#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $92,070#3 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | — | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $79,970#21 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $90,240#6 | 7.2 yr#1 | $265#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $83,840#13 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $86,290#10 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $39,000#45 | 7.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.