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Podiatrists Salary
Podiatrists earn a median $160,300 a year in the U.S., with 9,680 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $160,300 a year
- Employment
- 9,680
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 200
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $160,300 · $77.07 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $175,480 · $84.37 an hour (estimate error ±2.2%)
- 10th percentile
- $66,010 · $31.74 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $103,730 · $49.87 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $225,910 · $108.61 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $309,670 · $148.88 an hour
- Employment
- 9,680 (estimate error ±3.8%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 10,000
- Projected for 2035
- 10,200
- Change
- +200 (+2.0%)
- Openings each year
- 200
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Self-employed
- 1.9%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $265,740 | Not reported |
| 2 | Minnesota | $261,180 | 130 |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $253,380 | 60 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $250,070 | 70 |
| 5 | Washington | $232,970 | 140 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $217,700 | 170 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $215,420 | 240 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $212,760 | 170 |
| 9 | Tennessee | $212,470 | 70 |
| 10 | Oregon | $207,430 | 170 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,520 | $108,460 |
| California | 1,000 | $201,300 |
| Florida | 870 | $138,340 |
| Texas | 500 | $175,520 |
| Pennsylvania | 390 | $155,050 |
| Michigan | 350 | $162,140 |
| Ohio | 350 | $129,380 |
| Maryland | 330 | $201,940 |
| Arizona | 270 | $133,190 |
| Indiana | 260 | $132,930 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $239,990 | 150 |
| 2 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $228,380 | 110 |
| 3 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $227,140 | 110 |
| 4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $204,350 | 140 |
| 5 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $199,990 | 350 |
| 6 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $196,500 | 100 |
| 7 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $168,940 | 220 |
| 8 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $165,280 | 150 |
| 9 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $158,070 | 240 |
| 10 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $158,060 | 160 |
| 11 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $157,500 | 300 |
| 12 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $155,960 | 110 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)30 certified filingsMedian offered wage $87,683
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)3 certified filingsMedian offered wage $300,000
Podiatrists pay by state
- Alabama
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Related occupations
Frequently asked questions
- How much do podiatrists make?
- The median wage for podiatrists in the U.S. is $160,300 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $103,730 and $225,910.
- Which state pays podiatrists the most?
- District of Columbia has the highest median wage for this occupation at $265,740 a year.
- What is the job outlook for podiatrists?
- BLS projects employment to grow 2.0% from 2025 to 2035, with about 200 openings each year on average.
- What education do podiatrists need?
- The typical entry-level education is: doctoral or professional degree.