Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$66,010
- 25th Percentile — Junior$103,730
- 50th Percentile — Median$160,300
- 75th Percentile — Senior$225,910
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$309,670
The top 10% of Podiatrists earn $309,670 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $66,010, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (est.) | $271,994 | +55.0% |
| New Hampshire | $251,230 | +43.2% |
| Minnesota | $242,370 | +38.1% |
| North Carolina | $241,300 | +37.5% |
| Alaska (est.) | $231,634 | +32.0% |
| District of Columbia | $231,170 | +31.7% |
| Oklahoma | $219,030 | +24.8% |
| Massachusetts | $217,080 | +23.7% |
| Washington | $215,820 | +23.0% |
| California | $212,350 | +21.0% |
| Maine | $203,330 | +15.9% |
| Connecticut | $202,920 | +15.6% |
| Kentucky | $200,500 | +14.3% |
| Texas | $199,380 | +13.6% |
| Louisiana | $198,170 | +12.9% |
| Wisconsin | $197,370 | +12.5% |
| Maryland | $195,310 | +11.3% |
| Oregon | $192,980 | +10.0% |
| Tennessee | $191,030 | +8.9% |
| Vermont (est.) | $189,518 | +8.0% |
| West Virginia | $187,630 | +6.9% |
| New Mexico | $179,300 | +2.2% |
| South Carolina | $177,870 | +1.4% |
| Illinois | $176,140 | +0.4% |
| Nevada | $173,600 | -1.1% |
| Delaware | $171,010 | -2.5% |
| Michigan | $167,330 | -4.6% |
| Montana (est.) | $166,706 | -5.0% |
| Utah | $165,970 | -5.4% |
| Wyoming (est.) | $163,196 | -7.0% |
| Colorado | $162,450 | -7.4% |
| New Jersey | $161,820 | -7.8% |
| North Dakota (est.) | $161,442 | -8.0% |
| Georgia | $160,320 | -8.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $159,810 | -8.9% |
| Mississippi | $158,190 | -9.9% |
| Alabama | $157,860 | -10.0% |
| Rhode Island | $156,770 | -10.7% |
| Iowa | $155,340 | -11.5% |
| Nebraska (est.) | $154,422 | -12.0% |
| Missouri | $154,280 | -12.1% |
| South Dakota (est.) | $152,668 | -13.0% |
| Florida | $150,570 | -14.2% |
| Kansas (est.) | $149,158 | -15.0% |
| New York | $148,680 | -15.3% |
| Virginia | $148,610 | -15.3% |
| Ohio | $146,070 | -16.8% |
| Indiana | $145,650 | -17.0% |
| Arkansas (est.) | $145,648 | -17.0% |
| Arizona | $140,050 | -20.2% |
| Idaho | $135,900 | -22.6% |
What Factors Affect Podiatrists Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Podiatrists is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: New Hampshire pays an average of $251,230, while Idaho pays $135,900 — a gap of $115,330 per year.
The middle half of Podiatrists earn between $103,730 and $225,910 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,010, while the top 10% earn more than $309,670.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Podiatrists?
The average salary for Podiatrists in the United States is $175,480 per year, with a median of $160,300.
What is the starting salary for Podiatrists?
Entry-level Podiatrists typically earn between $66,010 and $103,730 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Podiatrists the most?
New Hampshire pays Podiatrists the most at $251,230 per year on average, followed by Minnesota ($242,370) and North Carolina ($241,300).
How much do Podiatrists make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $175,480, Podiatrists earn approximately $84.37 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Podiatrists a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 9,680 Podiatrists jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $175,480 and a median of $160,300 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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