Podiatrist Salary
Podiatrists earn a median $160,300 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$160,300
$77.07 per hour
Range
$66,010 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
9,680
across the U.S.
▲4.9%
Pay trend: The median for podiatrists in the U.S. rose from $152,800 (May 2024) to $160,300 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 2.5%.
What podiatrists do
Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.0% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 200
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of podiatrists is projected to grow 2.0% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Podiatrist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$120,831
per year · effective tax rate 24.6%
$10,069Monthly
$5,035Twice a month
$4,647Every 2 weeks
$58.09Hourly
- Federal income tax$27,206
- Social Security (6.2%)$9,939
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,324
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$120,831
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $66,010 | $31.74 | $55,219 |
| 25th percentile | $103,730 | $49.87 | $81,804 |
| Median (50th) | $160,300 | $77.07 | $120,831 |
| 75th percentile | $225,910 | $108.61 | $167,367 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $309,670+ | $148.88 | $221,235 |
Podiatrist salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $239,200+ | — | $173,896 | $143,860 – $239,200+ | — |
| Minnesota | $239,200+ | — | $171,998 | $103,720 – $239,200+ | 130 |
| Oklahoma | $239,200+ | — | $174,544 | $63,410 – $239,200+ | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $239,200+ | — | $183,228 | $111,910 – $239,200+ | 70 |
| Washington | $232,970 | +2.1% | $172,002 | $67,790 – $239,200+ | 140 |
| Massachusetts | $217,700 | +69.9% | $151,298 | $79,380 – $239,200+ | 170 |
| North Carolina | $215,420 | −2.7% | $152,197 | $103,970 – $239,200+ | 240 |
| Connecticut | $212,760 | +2.1% | $147,709 | $104,660 – $239,200+ | 170 |
| Tennessee | $212,470 | −0.3% | $158,111 | $104,640 – $239,200+ | 70 |
| Oregon | $207,430 | — | $136,164 | $87,580 – $239,200+ | 170 |
| West Virginia | $207,000 | +60.8% | $145,040 | $89,130 – $239,200+ | 50 |
| Nevada | $204,990 | −5.5% | $152,602 | $67,280 – $228,770 | 70 |
| New Mexico | $202,690 | −10.8% | $142,307 | $58,930 – $239,200+ | 60 |
| Maryland | $201,940 | +3.7% | $140,599 | $97,320 – $239,200+ | 330 |
| California | $201,300 | +4.0% | $132,776 | $85,480 – $239,200+ | 1,000 |
| Kentucky | $201,260 | +1.1% | $142,928 | $54,090 – $239,200+ | 80 |
| Maine | $200,850 | +24.1% | $136,688 | $111,800 – $239,200+ | 40 |
| Louisiana | $197,480 | +18.3% | $141,510 | $35,880 – $239,200+ | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $185,100 | +8.8% | $129,389 | $71,990 – $239,200+ | 120 |
| Texas | $175,520 | +9.5% | $131,234 | $96,700 – $239,200+ | 500 |
| Delaware | $170,560 | −8.9% | $117,928 | $99,480 – $227,490 | 60 |
| Illinois | $167,400 | — | $117,542 | $64,800 – $239,200+ | — |
| South Carolina | $167,110 | +3.6% | $116,616 | $89,130 – $239,200+ | 70 |
| Mississippi | $164,410 | — | $117,796 | $90,140 – $231,570 | 30 |
| Michigan | $162,140 | +26.2% | $115,448 | $60,490 – $239,200+ | 350 |
| Alabama | $161,820 | +15.1% | $114,044 | $66,400 – $239,200+ | 90 |
| New Jersey | $160,300 | +16.0% | $112,810 | $68,750 – $239,200+ | 260 |
| Rhode Island | $159,760 | +3.7% | $114,475 | $69,700 – $239,200+ | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $155,050 | +5.0% | $112,483 | $57,220 – $239,200+ | 390 |
| Colorado | $142,620 | −18.3% | $103,180 | $67,470 – $239,200+ | 150 |
| Florida | $138,340 | −11.3% | $105,821 | $52,000 – $227,140 | 870 |
| Iowa | $134,830 | +6.3% | $98,951 | $51,850 – $239,200+ | 100 |
| Virginia | $133,640 | −4.4% | $95,739 | $60,940 – $239,200+ | 260 |
| Arizona | $133,190 | −11.2% | $99,180 | $63,340 – $231,200 | 270 |
| Indiana | $132,930 | −0.3% | $98,232 | $45,470 – $239,200+ | 260 |
| Georgia | $132,630 | −8.9% | $95,658 | $67,790 – $239,200+ | 190 |
| Missouri | $129,950 | +1.0% | $94,917 | $69,990 – $239,200+ | 160 |
| Ohio | $129,380 | +8.2% | $96,922 | $61,030 – $232,320 | 350 |
| Idaho | $124,610 | +22.7% | $90,941 | $43,080 – $239,200+ | 30 |
| New York | $108,460 | −7.5% | $79,773 | $64,640 – $239,200+ | 1,520 |
| Utah | $93,270 | −36.3% | $71,214 | $44,440 – $239,200+ | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a podiatrist make?
The national median salary for podiatrists is $160,300 a year ($77.07 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,010 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays podiatrists the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $239,200+.
How many podiatrists are there in the U.S.?
About 9,680 people work as podiatrists nationwide.