Podiatrist earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level podiatrist earnings begin at:

$98.20 per hour

$204,260 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level podiatrist earnings begin at:

$79.53 per hour

$165,420 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level podiatrist earnings begin at:

$53.96 per hour

$112,230 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level podiatrist earnings begin at:

$27.88 per hour

$58,000 per year

10th percentile

Starting level podiatrist earnings begin at:

$25.23 per hour

$52,470 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Podiatrist salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Virginia $98,510
Kentucky $94,370
Connecticut $76,530
Hawaii $273,040
Rhode Island $226,030
Nebraska $219,670
Wisconsin $192,920
Minnesota $164,210
Illinois $157,650
South Carolina $157,650
West Virginia $154,140
North Carolina $153,630
Delaware $152,440
Iowa $146,340
Alabama $143,620
Massachusetts $142,610
Ohio $138,930
Maine $137,780
Tennessee $135,680
Missouri $135,140
Indiana $134,670
Texas $133,410
Maryland $132,790
Michigan $131,860
Arkansas $129,080
New Jersey $128,850
Louisiana $128,680
New York $128,010
Florida $125,640
Pennsylvania $122,240
Oklahoma $121,280
Utah $121,270
California $119,560
Kansas $118,050
Arizona $117,100
Colorado $112,230
Washington $109,320
Georgia $109,310
District of Columbia $108,950
New Mexico $106,030
Nevada $105,920
Montana $104,090
Oregon $103,790

How much does a Podiatrist earn?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals the top paying industries for podiatrists:

  • offices of physicians, where podiatrists earn $157,590/yr
  • outpatient care centres, where podiatrists earn $142,620/yr
  • offices of other health practitioners, where podiatrists earn $131,980/yr
  • general medical and surgical hospitals, where podiatrists earn $112,170/yr
  • those employed by the federal executive branch earn $103,620/yr

Podiatrist salaries will also vary according to experience (the following data is from Payscale.com):

  • those with one to four years of experience earn between $62,000 to $125,000/yr
  • those with five to nine years of experience earn between $74,000 and $150,000/yr
  • those with 10 to 19 years of experience earn between $81,000 and $180,000/yr
  • those with 20+ years of experience earn between $96,000 to $200,000/yr

Self-employed podiatrists may earn more than salaried podiatrists, but they are also responsible for the costs of running a business, such as providing benefits for themselves and employees.

How do podiatrist salaries compare to similar careers?

Podiatrists earn 18% less than similar careers in Colorado. On average, they make less than ophthalmologists but more than naturopathic physicians.

Career Median Salary
Ophthalmologist salary $219K
Neurologist salary $219K
Dermatologist salary $219K
Pediatrician salary $168K
Dentist salary $131K
Podiatrist salary $112K
Veterinarian salary $91K
Chiropractor salary $56K
Coroner salary $69K
Naturopathic physician salary $57K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)