How much does a podiatrist make in Chicago?
$167,100a year
Median yearly pay for podiatrists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $80.36 an hour or $13,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.36
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 57
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,910Median: $167,100Highest 10%: $327,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,910 | $32.65 | |
| 25th | $127,900 | $61.51 | |
| Median | $167,100 | $80.36 | |
| 75th | $235,200 | $113.09 | |
| 90th | $327,600 | $157.49 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for podiatrists.
| St. Louis, MO | $113,500 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a podiatrist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $80.36 ($167,100 a year).
Do podiatrists make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $167,100 against $160,300 nationally, 4% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $167,400, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for podiatrist pay?
31 of 57 metro areas with data.
How much does a podiatrist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $327,600 or more.
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.