Podiatrists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for podiatrists is $160,300, or $77.07 per hour. About 9,680 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $265,740 in District of Columbia to $93,270 in Utah.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 41 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $265,740 | $127.76 | — | — |
| 2 | Minnesota | $261,180 | $125.57 | 130 | 0.73 |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $253,380 | $121.82 | 60 | 0.53 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $250,070 | $120.23 | 70 | 1.58 |
| 5 | Washington | $232,970 | $112.00 | 140 | 0.62 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $217,700 | $104.66 | 170 | 0.76 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $215,420 | $103.57 | 240 | 0.78 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $212,760 | $102.29 | 170 | 1.63 |
| 9 | Tennessee | $212,470 | $102.15 | 70 | 0.36 |
| 10 | Oregon | $207,430 | $99.73 | 170 | 1.39 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $207,000 | $99.52 | 50 | 1.05 |
| 12 | Nevada | $204,990 | $98.55 | 70 | 0.68 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $202,690 | $97.45 | 60 | 1.05 |
| 14 | Maryland | $201,940 | $97.09 | 330 | 1.92 |
| 15 | California | $201,300 | $96.78 | 1,000 | 0.88 |
| 16 | Kentucky | $201,260 | $96.76 | 80 | 0.61 |
| 17 | Maine | $200,850 | $96.56 | 40 | 0.97 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $197,480 | $94.94 | 50 | 0.46 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $185,100 | $88.99 | 120 | 0.66 |
| 20 | Texas | $175,520 | $84.38 | 500 | 0.57 |
| 21 | Delaware | $170,560 | $82.00 | 60 | 2.01 |
| 22 | Illinois | $167,400 | $80.48 | — | — |
| 23 | South Carolina | $167,110 | $80.34 | 70 | 0.50 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $164,410 | $79.05 | 30 | 0.45 |
| 25 | Michigan | $162,140 | $77.95 | 350 | 1.29 |
| 26 | Alabama | $161,820 | $77.80 | 90 | 0.71 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $160,300 | $77.07 | 260 | 0.96 |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $159,760 | $76.81 | 50 | 1.65 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $155,050 | $74.54 | 390 | 1.04 |
| 30 | Colorado | $142,620 | $68.57 | 150 | 0.81 |
| 31 | Florida | $138,340 | $66.51 | 870 | 1.41 |
| 32 | Iowa | $134,830 | $64.82 | 100 | 1.00 |
| 33 | Virginia | $133,640 | $64.25 | 260 | 1.02 |
| 34 | Arizona | $133,190 | $64.03 | 270 | 1.32 |
| 35 | Indiana | $132,930 | $63.91 | 260 | 1.29 |
| 36 | Georgia | $132,630 | $63.76 | 190 | 0.62 |
| 37 | Missouri | $129,950 | $62.48 | 160 | 0.87 |
| 38 | Ohio | $129,380 | $62.20 | 350 | 1.01 |
| 39 | Idaho | $124,610 | $59.91 | 30 | 0.64 |
| 40 | New York | $108,460 | $52.15 | 1,520 | 2.52 |
| 41 | Utah | $93,270 | $44.84 | 120 | 1.15 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do podiatrists make?
The median annual wage for podiatrists in the United States is $160,300, or $77.07 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $66,010, and the top 10% earn $309,670.
How many podiatrists are employed in the U.S.?
About 9,680 people work as podiatrists nationwide.
Which state pays podiatrists the most?
District of Columbia pays the most at a median of $265,740, followed by Minnesota ($261,180) and Oklahoma ($253,380).
Which state pays podiatrists the least?
Utah has the lowest median at $93,270.
Where are podiatrists jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is New York at 2.52×.