How much does a podiatrist make in Los Angeles?
$200,000a year
Median yearly pay for podiatrists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $96.15 an hour or $16,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $96.15
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 57
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,880Median: $200,000Highest 10%: $362,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,880 | $17.25 | |
| 25th | $103,300 | $49.67 | |
| Median | $200,000 | $96.15 | |
| 75th | $251,300 | $120.81 | |
| 90th | $362,400 | $174.21 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for podiatrists.
| San Diego, CA | $235,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $206,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $204,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $201,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $196,500 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a podiatrist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $96.15 ($200,000 a year).
Do podiatrists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $200,000 against $160,300 nationally, 25% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $201,300, so Los Angeles pays 1% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for podiatrist pay?
18 of 57 metro areas with data.
How much does a podiatrist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $362,400 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.