Podiatrist salary in the U.S.
Podiatrists in the U.S. earn a median of $160,300 a year ($77.07 an hour), based on BLS data for 9,680 workers.
Pay ranges from $66,010 for the lowest-paid 10% to $309,670 for the top 10%. The average (mean) salary is $175,480, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for podiatrists in the U.S.
| Pay level | Yearly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $66,010 | $31.74 |
| 25th percentile | $103,730 | $49.87 |
| Median | $160,300 | $77.07 |
| 75th percentile | $225,910 | $108.61 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $309,670 | $148.88 |
| Average (mean) | $175,480 | $84.37 |
Half of podiatrists earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $13,358.33 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $6,679.17 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $6,165.38 |
| Weekly | $3,082.69 |
| Hourly | $77.07 |
Based on a full-time year of 2,080 hours. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
Podiatrist salary by state
| State | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $265,740 | n/a |
| Minnesota | $261,180 | 130 |
| Oklahoma | $253,380 | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $250,070 | 70 |
| Washington | $232,970 | 140 |
| Massachusetts | $217,700 | 170 |
| North Carolina | $215,420 | 240 |
| Connecticut | $212,760 | 170 |
| Tennessee | $212,470 | 70 |
| Oregon | $207,430 | 170 |
| West Virginia | $207,000 | 50 |
| Nevada | $204,990 | 70 |
| New Mexico | $202,690 | 60 |
| Maryland | $201,940 | 330 |
| California | $201,300 | 1,000 |
| Kentucky | $201,260 | 80 |
| Maine | $200,850 | 40 |
| Louisiana | $197,480 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $185,100 | 120 |
| Texas | $175,520 | 500 |
| Delaware | $170,560 | 60 |
| Illinois | $167,400 | n/a |
| South Carolina | $167,110 | 70 |
| Mississippi | $164,410 | 30 |
| Michigan | $162,140 | 350 |
| Alabama | $161,820 | 90 |
| New Jersey | $160,300 | 260 |
| Rhode Island | $159,760 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $155,050 | 390 |
| Colorado | $142,620 | 150 |
| Florida | $138,340 | 870 |
| Iowa | $134,830 | 100 |
| Virginia | $133,640 | 260 |
| Arizona | $133,190 | 270 |
| Indiana | $132,930 | 260 |
| Georgia | $132,630 | 190 |
| Missouri | $129,950 | 160 |
| Ohio | $129,380 | 350 |
| Idaho | $124,610 | 30 |
| New York | $108,460 | 1,520 |
| Utah | $93,270 | 120 |
Best-paying metro areas for podiatrists
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $287,400 | 90 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $254,570 | n/a |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $239,990 | 150 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $235,390 | 60 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $232,970 | 90 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $229,020 | 30 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $228,380 | 110 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $227,140 | 110 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $222,530 | n/a |
| New Haven, CT | $220,060 | 40 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $207,560 | 30 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $206,200 | 50 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $205,010 | 50 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $204,980 | 50 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $204,350 | 140 |
Metro areas with the most podiatrists
| Metro area | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,350 | $108,160 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 350 | $199,990 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 300 | $157,500 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 280 | $98,550 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 240 | $158,070 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 220 | $168,940 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 200 | $133,210 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 160 | $158,060 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 150 | $239,990 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 150 | $165,280 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 140 | $204,350 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 120 | $132,630 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 120 | $150,700 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 110 | $227,140 |
| Cleveland, OH | 110 | $112,020 |
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $97,550 | $46.90 |
| Physicians, All Other | $265,930 | $127.85 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,300 | $63.61 |
| Pharmacist | $140,910 | $67.75 |
| Physical Therapist | $102,760 | $49.40 |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,100 | $47.16 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $97,870 | $47.05 |
| Occupational Therapist | $100,330 | $48.24 |
| Physician Assistant | $135,880 | $65.33 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $82,280 | $39.56 |
| Dentists, General | $170,950 | $82.19 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $244,180 | $117.39 |
| Veterinarian | $130,100 | $62.55 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $76,400 | $36.73 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 29-1081. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a podiatrist make in the U.S.?
The median salary for podiatrists in the U.S. is $160,300 a year, or $77.07 an hour. Pay ranges from $66,010 for the lowest-paid 10% to $309,670 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid podiatrists make in the U.S.?
The top 10% of podiatrists in the U.S. earn at least $309,670 a year. The top 25% earn $225,910 or more.
What is the starting pay for podiatrists in the U.S.?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $66,010 a year, and a quarter of podiatrists earn $103,730 or less.
How many podiatrists work in the U.S.?
About 9,680 podiatrists are employed in the U.S., not counting the self-employed.