Certified Mastectomy Fitter

Also called: Bra Fitter, Post-Mastectomy Fitter

Fits women who've had breast cancer surgery with special bras and breast forms.

A day in the life

A mastectomy fitter meets a woman after surgery in a private fitting room, helps her choose and fit a breast form, and handles insurance paperwork.

Pay over a career

Starting
$30k
Typical
$42k
High
$58k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Certification from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (or similar).

Ways in: Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady with cancer survivorship.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Fitting breast forms and bras after surgery is personal, hands-on care that needs a trained person.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Health-science CTE class, Biology, Psychology.

Official data: O*NET occupation 31-9099.

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