Mid-Level

Surgical Corsetier

The medical garment specialist — fitting patients with surgical supports and therapeutic garments.

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Job markets for Surgical Corsetiers
Employment concentration · ~393 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Surgical Corsetier

As a Surgical Corsetier, you fit patients with medical support garments — surgical corsets, compression garments, abdominal supports, and similar therapeutic wear. You work with prescriptions, measure patients, fit garments, and ensure proper application for medical benefit.

Your day involves patient consultation and fitting. You might receive prescriptions from physicians, consult with patients about their needs, measure carefully, fit appropriate garments, and provide instructions for use. You need both technical fitting knowledge and patient care skills.

The challenge is sensitive fitting work with patients who may be uncomfortable. Post-surgical patients, those with medical conditions, or people needing compression therapy are often in difficult situations. You need to be professional, compassionate, and skilled at ensuring proper fit. The people who thrive here have genuine care for patients, attention to detail, and comfort with intimate fitting work.

RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportModerate
AchievementLower
IndependenceLower
RecognitionLower
Working ConditionsLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Product scopeClinical relationshipsSetting typeInsurance involvementPatient population
Surgical fitting work varies by product focus and setting. Some specialists focus on specific conditions; others cover broad ranges. Settings include medical supply stores, hospitals, or private practices. Insurance and billing requirements vary. Patient populations have different needs.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Surgical Corsetiers (SOC 41-2031.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Expanded product expertise
Broader fitting capability increases value
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Clinical relationships
Physician referrals drive business
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Business management
Running a fitting practice requires business skills
What products and conditions are the focus?
What is the patient population?
What clinical relationships exist?
How is insurance and billing handled?
What training and credentials are expected?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$26K–$48K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
3.8M
U.S. Employment
-0.5%
10yr Growth
556K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

PersuasionSpeakingService OrientationActive ListeningNegotiationSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingTime ManagementReading ComprehensionActive Learning
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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