Podiatrists Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for podiatrists in the United States was $160,300 ($77.07 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,010 | $31.74 |
| 25th | $103,730 | $49.87 |
| Median | $160,300 | $77.07 |
| 75th | $225,910 | $108.61 |
| 90th | $309,670 | $148.88 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 29-1081
- Total U.S. employment: 9,680
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $66,010, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $309,670 — a 4.7x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Podiatrists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $161,820 | $77.80 | +0.9% | 90 |
| Arizona | $133,190 | $64.03 | -16.9% | 270 |
| California | $201,300 | $96.78 | +25.6% | 1,000 |
| Colorado | $142,620 | $68.57 | -11.0% | 150 |
| Connecticut | $212,760 | $102.29 | +32.7% | 170 |
| Delaware | $170,560 | $82.00 | +6.4% | 60 |
| District of Columbia | $265,740 | $127.76 | +65.8% | 0 |
| Florida | $138,340 | $66.51 | -13.7% | 870 |
| Georgia | $132,630 | $63.76 | -17.3% | 190 |
| Idaho | $124,610 | $59.91 | -22.3% | 30 |
| Illinois | $167,400 | $80.48 | +4.4% | 0 |
| Indiana | $132,930 | $63.91 | -17.1% | 260 |
| Iowa | $134,830 | $64.82 | -15.9% | 100 |
| Kentucky | $201,260 | $96.76 | +25.6% | 80 |
| Louisiana | $197,480 | $94.94 | +23.2% | 50 |
| Maine | $200,850 | $96.56 | +25.3% | 40 |
| Maryland | $201,940 | $97.09 | +26.0% | 330 |
| Massachusetts | $217,700 | $104.66 | +35.8% | 170 |
| Michigan | $162,140 | $77.95 | +1.1% | 350 |
| Minnesota | $261,180 | $125.57 | +62.9% | 130 |
| Mississippi | $164,410 | $79.05 | +2.6% | 30 |
| Missouri | $129,950 | $62.48 | -18.9% | 160 |
| Nevada | $204,990 | $98.55 | +27.9% | 70 |
| New Hampshire | $250,070 | $120.23 | +56.0% | 70 |
| New Jersey | $160,300 | $77.07 | 0.0% | 260 |
| New Mexico | $202,690 | $97.45 | +26.4% | 60 |
| New York | $108,460 | $52.15 | -32.3% | 1,520 |
| North Carolina | $215,420 | $103.57 | +34.4% | 240 |
| Ohio | $129,380 | $62.20 | -19.3% | 350 |
| Oklahoma | $253,380 | $121.82 | +58.1% | 60 |
| Oregon | $207,430 | $99.73 | +29.4% | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $155,050 | $74.54 | -3.3% | 390 |
| Rhode Island | $159,760 | $76.81 | -0.3% | 50 |
| South Carolina | $167,110 | $80.34 | +4.2% | 70 |
| Tennessee | $212,470 | $102.15 | +32.5% | 70 |
| Texas | $175,520 | $84.38 | +9.5% | 500 |
| Utah | $93,270 | $44.84 | -41.8% | 120 |
| Virginia | $133,640 | $64.25 | -16.6% | 260 |
| Washington | $232,970 | $112.00 | +45.3% | 140 |
| West Virginia | $207,000 | $99.52 | +29.1% | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $185,100 | $88.99 | +15.5% | 120 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Related Occupations
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators — $44,650/yr
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $63,970/yr
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,670/yr
- Security Guards — $38,020/yr
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $69,990/yr
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $72,080/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for podiatrists?
The median annual wage for podiatrists is $160,300 ($77.07 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays podiatrists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many podiatrists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 9,680 podiatrists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do podiatrists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $77.07. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.