Podiatrists Salary in United States

Podiatristss in United States have a median annual salary of $160,300, which works out to about $77.07 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $103,730 to $225,910, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Podiatrists pay in United States at a glance

Median annual salary

$160,300

Median hourly wage

$77.07/hr

Average annual salary

$175,480

Average hourly wage

$84.37/hr

25th percentile

$103,730

75th percentile

$225,910

10th percentile

$66,010

90th percentile

$309,670

People employed

9,680

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid podiatrists roles in United States.

10th percentile
$66,010
25th percentile
$103,730
Median percentile
$160,300
75th percentile
$225,910
90th percentile
$309,670

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How much does a podiatrists make in United States?

Half of podiatrists roles in United States report earning more than $160,300 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $175,480 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $103,730 and a quarter are above $225,910, so most podiatrists pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect podiatrists pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.