How much does a podiatrist make?
The median podiatrist in the United States earns $160,300 per year, about $77.07 an hour. That is the midpoint of the profession: half of all podiatrists earn more, and half earn less.
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. SOC code 29-1081.
Podiatrist salary range
Pay for podiatrists spans a wide band. The lowest paid 10 percent earn under $66,010 a year, while the highest paid 10 percent take home more than $309,670. The average (mean) wage of $175,480 runs a bit higher than the median, which is normal for jobs where a group of top earners pulls the average up.
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,010 | $31.74 | Lowest paid |
| 25th percentile | $103,730 | $49.87 | |
| Median (50th) | $160,300 | $77.07 | Midpoint |
| 75th percentile | $225,910 | $108.61 | |
| 90th percentile | $309,670 | $148.88 | Highest paid |
Figures are national wage estimates for podiatrists (SOC 29-1081), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025.
Podiatrist salary by state
Where you work changes the paycheck. Podiatrists earn the most in District of Columbia at $265,740 a year, and the least in Utah at $93,270. The table below lists every state with published data, ranked by median annual salary.
| State | Median annual | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
State median wages for podiatrists (SOC 29-1081), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS state files, May 2025. States where the BLS does not publish a median are not shown.
Job outlook for podiatrists
The BLS projects employment of podiatrists to grow 2% from 2025 to 2035. That is about as fast as the 3.5% average for all occupations. That works out to roughly 10,000 jobs in 2025 moving toward 10,200 by 2035.
Across the decade, the BLS expects about 200 openings a year for podiatrists. Most come from the need to replace workers who move to other jobs or leave the workforce, on top of any new positions from growth.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, 2025-35 (Table 1.2, Occupational projections and worker characteristics).
How to become a podiatrist
The typical entry-level education for podiatrists is a doctoral or professional degree, according to the BLS. New hires typically complete an internship or residency to reach full competency.
Education, training, and experience data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program.
What affects how much a podiatrist earns
Specialty, work setting, shift differentials, certifications, and region drive the numbers. Hospitals, surgical settings, and high cost metros pay above clinics and rural facilities.
Location is one of the clearest factors. The gap between the top paying state (District of Columbia, $265,740) and the lowest (Utah, $93,270) shows how much geography alone can move the number, before experience or specialization.
About 9,680 people work as podiatrists in the United States. At $160,300 a year, the job pays above the $50,980 median for all U.S. jobs.
Podiatrist salary FAQ
How much does a podiatrist make an hour?
The median hourly wage for a podiatrist is $77.07. The middle half of podiatrists earn between $49.87 and $108.61 per hour.
What is the highest podiatrist salary?
The highest paid 10 percent of podiatrists earn more than $309,670 per year. Top earners usually have the most experience and work in the best paying regions and industries.
How much does a podiatrist make a year?
The median annual salary for a podiatrist is $160,300. The average (mean) wage of $175,480 runs a bit higher than the median, which is normal for jobs where a group of top earners pulls the average up.
Is being a podiatrist a well paid job?
At $160,300 a year, a podiatrist earns above the $50,980 median for all U.S. jobs. About 9,680 people work as podiatrists in the United States.
Which state pays podiatrists the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median salary for podiatrists at $265,740 a year. Minnesota ($261,180) and Oklahoma ($253,380) follow. State medians come from the BLS OEWS state files, May 2025.
Is being a podiatrist a good career?
Employment of podiatrists is projected to grow 2% from 2025 to 2035, about as fast as the 3.5% average for all occupations. The BLS projects about 200 openings each year, from growth and from workers leaving the occupation.
Do you need a degree to become a podiatrist?
The BLS lists the typical entry-level education for podiatrists as a doctoral or professional degree, so a college degree is usually expected.
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