The average salary for a podiatrist in the United States is around $126,240 per year.
Avg Salary
Podiatrists earn an average yearly salary of $126,240.
Wages typically start from $54,150.
115% above national average Updated in 2019
Podiatrist earnings by seniority
Senior-level podiatrist earnings begin at:
$86.04 per hour
$178,960 per year
Mid-level podiatrist earnings begin at:
$60.69 per hour
$126,240 per year
Junior-level podiatrist earnings begin at:
$40.91 per hour
$85,090 per year
Starting level podiatrist earnings begin at:
$26.04 per hour
$54,150 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 6% more than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than orthodontists but more than coroners.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Orthodontist salary | $231K |
| Dentist salary | $156K |
| Podiatrist salary | $126K |
| Veterinarian salary | $95K |
| Chiropractor salary | $70K |
| Coroner salary | $69K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)