How much does a podiatrist make in San Diego?
$235,400a year
Median yearly pay for podiatrists in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $113.17 an hour or $19,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $113.17
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 57
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $133,700Median: $235,400Highest 10%: $367,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $133,700 | $64.27 | |
| 25th | $161,300 | $77.52 | |
| Median | $235,400 | $113.17 | |
| 75th | $283,300 | $136.19 | |
| 90th | $367,100 | $176.49 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for podiatrists.
| Sacramento, CA | $206,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $204,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $201,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $200,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $196,500 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $493,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $335,600 |
| Physician | $333,300 |
| Physician | $323,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $293,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $282,200 |
| Pediatrician | $262,700 |
| Dermatologist | $233,400 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $204,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a podiatrist make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $113.17 ($235,400 a year).
Do podiatrists make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $235,400 against $160,300 nationally, 47% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $201,300, so San Diego pays 17% more.
Where does San Diego rank for podiatrist pay?
4 of 57 metro areas with data.
How much does a podiatrist make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $133,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $367,100 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.