SOC 29-1081 · May 2025
Podiatrist Salary
Podiatrists in the US earn a median of $160,300 a year ($84.37 an hour on average), according to the BLS May 2025 wage survey. Average Podiatrist pay climbed from $142,680 in 2019 to $175,480 in 2025, a +23.0% change in 6 years.
Median annual
$160,300
Half of all Podiatrists in the United States earn more than this figure, half earn less. From the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025 release.
Wage trend
+23.0% since 2019 · +7.0% YoY
Hourly
$84.37
Job growth 2025-35
+2%
US workers
9,680
BLS series
Annual median wage for Podiatrists in All Industries in the United States
Salary range
From entry to top decile
The 10th-to-90th percentile spread for Podiatrists is $66,010 – $309,670.
Percentile distribution
USD · annual
10th
$66,010
25th
$103,730
Median
$160,300
75th
$225,910
90th
$309,670
Percentile bands
Where your pay would sit
Percentile bands
Annual wages at each point of the BLS distribution for Podiatrists. Where you sit depends on experience, employer, location and credentials.
| Percentile | What it means | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | 10% earn less. Common for new entrants | $66,010 |
| 25th percentile | A quarter earn less | $103,730 |
| Median | Half earn more, half earn less | $160,300 |
| 75th percentile | A quarter earn more | $225,910 |
| 90th percentile | 10% earn more. Often senior or specialist staff | $309,670 |
Geography
Podiatrist pay by state
Podiatrists earn the most in D.C. ($265,740, +66% against the national median) and the least in Utah ($93,270). BLS publishes a May 2025 estimate for this occupation in 41 of 51 states and D.C.
National median
$160,300
Highest-paying states for podiatrists
| State | Annual median | vs national | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.C. | $265,740 | +66% | – |
| Minnesota | $261,180 | +63% | 130 |
| Oklahoma | $253,380 | +58% | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $250,070 | +56% | 70 |
| Washington | $232,970 | +45% | 140 |
| Massachusetts | $217,700 | +36% | 170 |
| North Carolina | $215,420 | +34% | 240 |
| Connecticut | $212,760 | +33% | 170 |
| Tennessee | $212,470 | +33% | 70 |
| Oregon | $207,430 | +29% | 170 |
All 41 states, highest to lowest
| State | Annual median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| D.C. | $265,740 | – |
| Minnesota | $261,180 | 130 |
| Oklahoma | $253,380 | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $250,070 | 70 |
| Washington | $232,970 | 140 |
| Massachusetts | $217,700 | 170 |
| North Carolina | $215,420 | 240 |
| Connecticut | $212,760 | 170 |
| Tennessee | $212,470 | 70 |
| Oregon | $207,430 | 170 |
| West Virginia | $207,000 | 50 |
| Nevada | $204,990 | 70 |
| New Mexico | $202,690 | 60 |
| Maryland | $201,940 | 330 |
| California | $201,300 | 1,000 |
| Kentucky | $201,260 | 80 |
| Maine | $200,850 | 40 |
| Louisiana | $197,480 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $185,100 | 120 |
| Texas | $175,520 | 500 |
| Delaware | $170,560 | 60 |
| Illinois | $167,400 | – |
| South Carolina | $167,110 | 70 |
| Mississippi | $164,410 | 30 |
| Michigan | $162,140 | 350 |
| Alabama | $161,820 | 90 |
| New Jersey | $160,300 | 260 |
| Rhode Island | $159,760 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $155,050 | 390 |
| Colorado | $142,620 | 150 |
| Florida | $138,340 | 870 |
| Iowa | $134,830 | 100 |
| Virginia | $133,640 | 260 |
| Arizona | $133,190 | 270 |
| Indiana | $132,930 | 260 |
| Georgia | $132,630 | 190 |
| Missouri | $129,950 | 160 |
| Ohio | $129,380 | 350 |
| Idaho | $124,610 | 30 |
| New York | $108,460 | 1,520 |
| Utah | $93,270 | 120 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state estimates, May 2025, all industries.
What affects this salary
Pay drivers for Podiatrists
Podiatrists (BLS SOC 29-1081) diagnose and treat injuries and disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. The role requires a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited podiatry school plus a 3-year residency and state licensure. Surgical podiatrists who perform reconstructive foot/ankle surgery typically earn above non-surgical practice; OEWS figures reflect employer wages and understate private-practice ownership earnings.
The 10th-to-90th percentile spread is $66,010 – $309,670. That gap reflects experience, certification, employer type, geographic cost of living, and shift differentials where applicable.
Geography matters. The best-paying states for this role are D.C., Minnesota and Oklahoma. Pay in D.C. runs 2.8 times the level in Utah, before any adjustment for cost of living.
Getting in. BLS lists the typical entry-level education as doctoral or professional degree, and projects about 200 openings a year over 2025-35. Employment is projected to grow 2% over the same period, against 3.5% for all occupations.
Frequently asked
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Source & methodology
Wage and employment figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2025 release. Standard Occupational Classification: 29-1081. Figures represent the national median, mean, and percentile distribution across all employers and industries. Hourly equivalents assume a 2,080-hour work year. Job growth, annual openings and typical education are from the BLS Employment Projections program, 2025-35; see the Occupational Outlook Handbook entry. Read our methodology for details on how the data is sourced, transformed, and refreshed.