Podiatrists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for podiatrists in the U.S. is $160,300 ($77.07 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $160,300
- Mean annual wage
- $175,480
- Median hourly wage
- $77.07
- Employment
- 9,680
9,680 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,010 | $31.74 |
| 25th percentile | $103,730 | $49.87 |
| Median (50th) | $160,300 | $77.07 |
| 75th percentile | $225,910 | $108.61 |
| 90th percentile | $309,670 | $148.88 |
Highest-paying states for podiatrists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $265,740 | — |
| 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 |
Lowest-paying states
- Utah: $93,270 median annual wage
- New York: $108,460 median annual wage
- Idaho: $124,610 median annual wage
- Ohio: $129,380 median annual wage
- Missouri: $129,950 median annual wage
About this occupation
Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
Typical tasks
- Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
- Perform administrative duties, such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, or keeping records.
- Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
- Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
- Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.
- Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | 2.1% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 97.9% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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