How much does a podiatrist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $77.07 an hour or $13,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.07
- Average (mean)
- $175,500
- Jobs
- 9,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,010 | $31.74 | |
| 25th | $103,700 | $49.87 | |
| Median | $160,300 | $77.07 | |
| 75th | $225,900 | $108.61 | |
| 90th | $309,700 | $148.88 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $265,700 |
| Minnesota | $261,200 |
| Oklahoma | $253,400 |
| New Hampshire | $250,100 |
| Washington | $233,000 |
| Massachusetts | $217,700 |
| North Carolina | $215,400 |
| Connecticut | $212,800 |
| Tennessee | $212,500 |
| Oregon | $207,400 |
| West Virginia | $207,000 |
| Nevada | $205,000 |
| New Mexico | $202,700 |
| Maryland | $201,900 |
| California | $201,300 |
| Kentucky | $201,300 |
| Maine | $200,900 |
| Louisiana | $197,500 |
| Wisconsin | $185,100 |
| Texas | $175,500 |
| Delaware | $170,600 |
| Illinois | $167,400 |
| South Carolina | $167,100 |
| Mississippi | $164,400 |
| Michigan | $162,100 |
| Alabama | $161,800 |
| New Jersey | $160,300 |
| Rhode Island | $159,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $155,100 |
| Colorado | $142,600 |
| Florida | $138,300 |
| Iowa | $134,800 |
| Virginia | $133,600 |
| Arizona | $133,200 |
| Indiana | $132,900 |
| Georgia | $132,600 |
| Missouri | $130,000 |
| Ohio | $129,400 |
| Idaho | $124,600 |
| New York | $108,500 |
| Utah | $93,270 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $287,400 |
| Charlotte, NC | $254,600 |
| Boston, MA | $240,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $235,400 |
| Seattle, WA | $233,000 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $229,000 |
| Portland, OR | $228,400 |
| Baltimore, MD | $227,100 |
| Manchester, NH | $222,500 |
| New Haven, CT | $220,100 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $207,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $206,200 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $205,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $205,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $204,400 |
In other countries
Podiatrist belongs to the international group "Health professionals not elsewhere classified".
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- Dietitian and Nutritionist$76,400
- Optometrist$136,600
- Pharmacist$140,900
- Physician Assistant$135,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a podiatrist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $77.07 ($160,300 a year).
How much does a podiatrist make a month?
About $13,360 a month before tax, based on a median of $160,300 a year.
How much does a podiatrist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,010 or less a year ($31.74 an hour); the top 10% make $309,700 or more.
Which state pays podiatrists the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $265,700 a year, followed by Minnesota ($261,200) and Oklahoma ($253,400).
Which city pays podiatrists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $287,400 a year.
How many podiatrists are there in the United States?
About 9,680 people work as podiatrists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.