How much does a podiatrist make in California?
$201,300a year
Median yearly pay for podiatrists in California. That is $96.78 an hour or $16,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $96.78
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,480Median: $201,300Highest 10%: $362,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,480 | $41.10 | |
| 25th | $141,100 | $67.85 | |
| Median | $201,300 | $96.78 | |
| 75th | $277,300 | $133.32 | |
| 90th | $362,100 | $174.09 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Diego, CA | $235,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $206,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $204,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $201,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $200,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $196,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for podiatrists.
| 12. Nevada | $205,000 |
| 13. New Mexico | $202,700 |
| 14. Maryland | $201,900 |
| 15. California | $201,300 |
| 16. Kentucky | $201,300 |
| 17. Maine | $200,900 |
| 18. Louisiana | $197,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a podiatrist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $96.78 ($201,300 a year).
Do podiatrists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $201,300 against $160,300 nationally, 26% more.
Where does California rank for podiatrist pay?
California ranks 15 of 41 states.
Which city in California pays podiatrists the most?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, with a median of $235,400 a year.
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.