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Podiatrists Salary (2025)

Based on 9,680 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$175,480
$84.37/hr
Annual Median
$160,300
$77.07/hr
Bottom 10%
$66,010
$31.74/hr
Top 10%
$309,670
$148.88/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$66,010
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$103,730
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$160,300
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$225,910
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$309,670

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$66K

25th

$104K

Median

$160K

75th

$226K

90th

$310K

Highest Paying States for Podiatrists

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

StateAnnual Mean
New Hampshire$251,230
Minnesota$242,370
North Carolina$241,300
District of Columbia$231,170
Oklahoma$219,030
Massachusetts$217,080
Washington$215,820
California$212,350
Maine$203,330
Connecticut$202,920

Geographic Salary Variation

Podiatrists salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New Hampshire at an average of $251,230 per year, while Connecticut has an average of $202,920 — a difference of $48,310. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

About Podiatrists

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 9,680 workers were employed as Podiatristss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations. The annual mean wage of $175,480 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 29-1081

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($66,010) represents entry-level or part-time Podiatristss, while the 90th percentile ($309,670) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($160,300) is the midpoint — half of all Podiatristss earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.