29 Series · SOC 29-1081
Podiatrists Salary
National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).
- $160,300
- Median / year
- $309,670
- Top 10% earn
- +1.8%
- Growth '23–'33
- 9,680
- US workers
Podiatrists earn a median of $160,300 per year.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $160,300, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $66,010 (10th percentile) to $309,670 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 9,680 US workers. District of Columbia pays the most ($265,740), since pay varies by state and metro area.
The pay verdict
Podiatrists earn a median of $160,300, putting them among the better-paid US occupations and higher than 96% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Healthcare Practitioners and Technical, it ranks #24 of 71 by median pay. Employment is projected to grow 1.8% by 2033.
- $160,300
- Median annual wage
- Top 4%
- of 825 US occupations with published wages
- #24 of 71
- in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- 4.7×
- 90th-to-10th pay spread
Highest-paying state: District of Columbia at $265,740. Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Podiatrists (SOC 29-1081) pays a national median of $160,300 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $66,010 at the 10th percentile to $309,670 at the 90th, with a mean of $175,480 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 9,680 Americans work in this occupation across 41 reporting states and 57 metro areas.
BLS Employment Projections forecast a +1.8% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as slower than average relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 300 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is Doctoral or professional degree and internship/residency of on-the-job training. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of A for this role, with a fatality rate of 0.7 per 100,000 and injury rate of 1.5 per 100.
Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. District of Columbia pays the highest state median at $265,740, which is +66% above the national figure. The top metro is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $287,400 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.
Median Salary
$160,300
per year
Median Hourly
$77.07/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$175,480
average
Employment
9,680
jobs nationwide
How does this pay compare nationally?
Where Podiatrists pay sits nationally
Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median
$160,300 Top 4% higher than 96% of 825 US occupations
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Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025
Does this job pay well and grow?
Each dot is a 29-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Podiatrists; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).
Among 25 29-series occupations with growth data, Podiatrists sits on the slower-growing side at +1.8% growth and $160,300 median pay.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).
Job Outlook (2024–2034)
Projected Growth
+1.8%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
300
per year (projected)
Typical Education
Doctoral or professional degree
On-the-Job Training
Internship/residency
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034
Workplace Safety
All safety ratings →Very Safe
Safety Grade (BLS 2023)
Fatality Rate
0.7/100K
Injury Rate
1.5/100
Danger Index
6.4/100
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023
Career Intelligence
Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Podiatrists roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.
Top Skills
Knowledge Areas
Key Tasks
- ▸ Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
- ▸ Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
- ▸ Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
- ▸ Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
- ▸ Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, or abscesses.
- ▸ Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
- ▸ Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
- ▸ Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
- ▸ Perform administrative duties, such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, or keeping records.
- ▸ Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$66,010
25th Percentile
$103,730
Median
$160,300
75th Percentile
$225,910
90th Percentile
$309,670
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
Lowest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $265,740 | +66% above national |
| 2 | Minnesota | $261,180 | +63% above national |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $253,380 | +58% above national |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $250,070 | +56% above national |
| 5 | Washington | $232,970 | +45% above national |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $217,700 | +36% above national |
| 7 | North Carolina | $215,420 | +34% above national |
| 8 | Connecticut | $212,760 | +33% above national |
| 9 | Tennessee | $212,470 | +33% above national |
| 10 | Oregon | $207,430 | +29% above national |
| 11 | West Virginia | $207,000 | +29% above national |
| 12 | Nevada | $204,990 | +28% above national |
| 13 | New Mexico | $202,690 | +26% above national |
| 14 | Maryland | $201,940 | +26% above national |
| 15 | California | $201,300 | +26% above national |
| 16 | Kentucky | $201,260 | +26% above national |
| 17 | Maine | $200,850 | +25% above national |
| 18 | Louisiana | $197,480 | +23% above national |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $185,100 | +15% above national |
| 20 | Texas | $175,520 | +9% above national |
| 21 | Delaware | $170,560 | +6% above national |
| 22 | Illinois | $167,400 | +4% above national |
| 23 | South Carolina | $167,110 | +4% above national |
| 24 | Mississippi | $164,410 | +3% above national |
| 25 | Michigan | $162,140 | +1% above national |
| 26 | Alabama | $161,820 | +1% above national |
| 27 | New Jersey | $160,300 | same as national |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $159,760 | same as national |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $155,050 | 3% below national |
| 30 | Colorado | $142,620 | 11% below national |
| 31 | Florida | $138,340 | 14% below national |
| 32 | Iowa | $134,830 | 16% below national |
| 33 | Virginia | $133,640 | 17% below national |
| 34 | Arizona | $133,190 | 17% below national |
| 35 | Indiana | $132,930 | 17% below national |
| 36 | Georgia | $132,630 | 17% below national |
| 37 | Missouri | $129,950 | 19% below national |
| 38 | Ohio | $129,380 | 19% below national |
| 39 | Idaho | $124,610 | 22% below national |
| 40 | New York | $108,460 | 32% below national |
| 41 | Utah | $93,270 | 42% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $287,400 | +79% above national |
| 2 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $254,570 | +59% above national |
| 3 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $239,990 | +50% above national |
| 4 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $235,390 | +47% above national |
| 5 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $232,970 | +45% above national |
| 6 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $229,020 | +43% above national |
| 7 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $228,380 | +42% above national |
| 8 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $227,140 | +42% above national |
| 9 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $222,530 | +39% above national |
| 10 | New Haven, CT | $220,060 | +37% above national |
| 11 | Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $207,560 | +29% above national |
| 12 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $206,200 | +29% above national |
| 13 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $205,010 | +28% above national |
| 14 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $204,980 | +28% above national |
| 15 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $204,350 | +27% above national |
| 16 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $202,930 | +27% above national |
| 17 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $201,360 | +26% above national |
| 18 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $199,990 | +25% above national |
| 19 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $196,500 | +23% above national |
| 20 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $194,670 | +21% above national |
| 21 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $187,790 | +17% above national |
| 22 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $185,800 | +16% above national |
| 23 | Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $184,090 | +15% above national |
| 24 | Syracuse, NY | $182,830 | +14% above national |
| 25 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $177,830 | +11% above national |
| 26 | Birmingham, AL | $169,780 | +6% above national |
| 27 | Jacksonville, FL | $169,520 | +6% above national |
| 28 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $168,940 | +5% above national |
| 29 | Richmond, VA | $168,600 | +5% above national |
| 30 | Pittsburgh, PA | $168,110 | +5% above national |
| 31 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $167,140 | +4% above national |
| 32 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $165,280 | +3% above national |
| 33 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $163,120 | +2% above national |
| 34 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $159,790 | same as national |
| 35 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $158,070 | 1% below national |
| 36 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $158,060 | 1% below national |
| 37 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $157,500 | 2% below national |
| 38 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $155,960 | 3% below national |
| 39 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $153,510 | 4% below national |
| 40 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $150,700 | 6% below national |
| 41 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $150,320 | 6% below national |
| 42 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $142,620 | 11% below national |
| 43 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $138,700 | 13% below national |
| 44 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $136,790 | 15% below national |
| 45 | Albuquerque, NM | $134,900 | 16% below national |
| 46 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $133,210 | 17% below national |
| 47 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $132,630 | 17% below national |
| 48 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $129,650 | 19% below national |
| 49 | Columbus, OH | $128,600 | 20% below national |
| 50 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $127,300 | 21% below national |
| 51 | Rochester, NY | $127,060 | 21% below national |
| 52 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $119,270 | 26% below national |
| 53 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $113,480 | 29% below national |
| 54 | Cleveland, OH | $112,020 | 30% below national |
| 55 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $108,160 | 33% below national |
| 56 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $98,550 | 39% below national |
| 57 | Tucson, AZ | $82,790 | 48% below national |
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What to do with this data
How to use Podiatrists pay figures in a real decision
- For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $225,910/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
- Location moves pay significantly: District of Columbia leads at $265,740/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
- Compare this occupation against similar roles before you decide, so you are reading the pay band in context rather than in isolation. Compare jobs
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