Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Missouri
$159,500 / year
≈ $13,300 per month · $76.68 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Missouri · median $134,500
25th percentile
$106,000Average
$159,50075th percentile
$206,000
$106,000Average
$159,50075th percentile
$206,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Podiatrist salary by state
Alabama$163,500
Arizona$145,000
California$220,000
Colorado$168,000
Connecticut$210,000
Delaware$177,000
District of Columbia$239,500
Florida$156,000
Georgia$166,000
Idaho$140,500
Illinois$182,500
Indiana$150,500
Iowa$161,000
Kentucky$207,500
Louisiana$205,000
Maine$210,500
Maryland$202,000
Massachusetts$224,500
Michigan$173,000
Minnesota$251,000
Mississippi$163,500
Missouri$159,500
Nevada$179,500
New Hampshire$260,000
New Jersey$167,500
New Mexico$185,500
New York$154,000
North Carolina$249,500
Ohio$151,000
Oklahoma$226,500
Oregon$199,500
Pennsylvania$165,500
Rhode Island$162,500
South Carolina$184,000
Tennessee$197,500
Texas$206,500
Utah$172,000
Virginia$154,000
Washington$223,500
West Virginia$194,000
Wisconsin$204,500
About this role
Podiatrist is a professional role within the function in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Podiatrists do
Typical education: Doctoral Degree
- 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.
Top skills: Speaking Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Active Listening Active Learning Writing
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Podiatrist pay by experience level
Entry level$68,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$107,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$166,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$234,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$320,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+1.8%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
300
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Podiatrist salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
7,850 workers
$177,500Offices of Other Health Practitioners
5,850 workers
$160,500Offices of Physicians
1,640 workers
$228,500Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
920 workers
$213,000Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
890 workers
$211,500Hospitals
770 workers
$181,500General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
760 workers
$181,500Hospitals, Privately Owned
640 workers
$174,500Outpatient Care Centers
340 workers
$230,500Hospitals, Local Government Owned
110 workers
$228,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Podiatrist pays 12% above the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).
Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Dentists, General$198,000
Medical Dosimetrist$153,500
Veterinarian$147,500
Optometrist$146,500
Anesthesiologist Assistant$146,000
Pediatricians, General$219,500
Nurse Practitioner$142,000
Radiation Therapist$119,000
Physical Therapist$109,000
Careers related to Podiatrist
Pediatric Surgeon$519,500
Dermatologist$335,000
Urologist$271,000
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$358,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Podiatrist make?
The average base salary for a Podiatrist in the United States is $181,500 per year, or about $87.26 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $107,500 and $234,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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