The average salary for a podiatrist in the United States is around $160,300 per year.
Avg Salary
Podiatrists earn an average yearly salary of $160,300.
Wages typically start from $66,010 and go up to $309,670.
155% above national average Updated in 2025
Podiatrist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level podiatrist earnings begin at:
$148.88 per hour
$309,670 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level podiatrist earnings begin at:
$108.61 per hour
$225,910 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level podiatrist earnings begin at:
$77.07 per hour
$160,300 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level podiatrist earnings begin at:
$49.87 per hour
$103,730 per year
10th percentile
Starting level podiatrist earnings begin at:
$31.74 per hour
$66,010 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Podiatrist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Utah | $93,270 |
| Hawaii | $273,040 |
| District of Columbia | $265,740 |
| Minnesota | $261,180 |
| Oklahoma | $253,380 |
| New Hampshire | $250,070 |
| Washington | $232,970 |
| Massachusetts | $217,700 |
| North Carolina | $215,420 |
| Connecticut | $212,760 |
| Tennessee | $212,470 |
| Nebraska | $207,770 |
| Oregon | $207,430 |
| West Virginia | $207,000 |
| Nevada | $204,990 |
| New Mexico | $202,690 |
| Maryland | $201,940 |
| California | $201,300 |
| Kentucky | $201,260 |
| Maine | $200,850 |
| Louisiana | $197,480 |
| Wisconsin | $185,100 |
| Texas | $175,520 |
| Delaware | $170,560 |
| Illinois | $167,400 |
| South Carolina | $167,110 |
| North Dakota | $166,220 |
| Mississippi | $164,410 |
| Michigan | $162,140 |
| Alabama | $161,820 |
| New Jersey | $160,300 |
| Rhode Island | $159,760 |
| Pennsylvania | $155,050 |
| Colorado | $142,620 |
| Florida | $138,340 |
| Iowa | $134,830 |
| Virginia | $133,640 |
| Arizona | $133,190 |
| Indiana | $132,930 |
| Georgia | $132,630 |
| Missouri | $129,950 |
| Ohio | $129,380 |
| Arkansas | $127,740 |
| Idaho | $124,610 |
| Montana | $123,570 |
| Kansas | $121,930 |
| New York | $108,460 |
How do podiatrist salaries compare to similar careers?
Podiatrists earn 12% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than internists but more than chiropractors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Internist salary | $257K |
| Orthodontist salary | $289K |
| Family practitioner salary | $244K |
| Pediatrician salary | $210K |
| Dentist salary | $171K |
| Podiatrist salary | $160K |
| Veterinarian salary | $130K |
| Chiropractor salary | $79K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)