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.
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.
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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
$177,500
Offices of Other Health Practitioners
5,850 workers
$160,500
Offices of Physicians
1,640 workers
$228,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
920 workers
$213,000
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
890 workers
$211,500
Hospitals
770 workers
$181,500
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
760 workers
$181,500
Hospitals, Privately Owned
640 workers
$174,500
Outpatient Care Centers
340 workers
$230,500
Hospitals, Local Government Owned
110 workers
$228,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
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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