Podiatrists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for podiatristss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New Hampshire$251,230
- Minnesota$242,370
- North Carolina$241,300
- District of Columbia$231,170
- Oklahoma$219,030
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $251,230 | $250,070 | $121 | +43.2% | 70 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $242,370 | $261,180 | $117 | +38.1% | 130 |
| 3 | North Carolina | $241,300 | $215,420 | $116 | +37.5% | 240 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $231,170 | $265,740 | $111 | +31.7% | — |
| 5 | Oklahoma | $219,030 | $253,380 | $105 | +24.8% | 60 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $217,080 | $217,700 | $104 | +23.7% | 170 |
| 7 | Washington | $215,820 | $232,970 | $104 | +23% | 140 |
| 8 | California | $212,350 | $201,300 | $102 | +21% | 1,000 |
| 9 | Maine | $203,330 | $200,850 | $98 | +15.9% | 40 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $202,920 | $212,760 | $98 | +15.6% | 170 |
| 11 | Kentucky | $200,500 | $201,260 | $96 | +14.3% | 80 |
| 12 | Texas | $199,380 | $175,520 | $96 | +13.6% | 500 |
| 13 | Louisiana | $198,170 | $197,480 | $95 | +12.9% | 50 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $197,370 | $185,100 | $95 | +12.5% | 120 |
| 15 | Maryland | $195,310 | $201,940 | $94 | +11.3% | 330 |
| 16 | Oregon | $192,980 | $207,430 | $93 | +10% | 170 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $191,030 | $212,470 | $92 | +8.9% | 70 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $187,630 | $207,000 | $90 | +6.9% | 50 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $179,300 | $202,690 | $86 | +2.2% | 60 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $177,870 | $167,110 | $86 | +1.4% | 70 |
| 21 | Illinois | $176,140 | $167,400 | $85 | +0.4% | — |
| 22 | Nevada | $173,600 | $204,990 | $83 | -1.1% | 70 |
| 23 | Delaware | $171,010 | $170,560 | $82 | -2.5% | 60 |
| 24 | Michigan | $167,330 | $162,140 | $80 | -4.6% | 350 |
| 25 | Utah | $165,970 | $93,270 | $80 | -5.4% | 120 |
| 26 | Colorado | $162,450 | $142,620 | $78 | -7.4% | 150 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $161,820 | $160,300 | $78 | -7.8% | 260 |
| 28 | Georgia | $160,320 | $132,630 | $77 | -8.6% | 190 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $159,810 | $155,050 | $77 | -8.9% | 390 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $158,190 | $164,410 | $76 | -9.9% | 30 |
| 31 | Alabama | $157,860 | $161,820 | $76 | -10% | 90 |
| 32 | Rhode Island | $156,770 | $159,760 | $75 | -10.7% | 50 |
| 33 | Iowa | $155,340 | $134,830 | $75 | -11.5% | 100 |
| 34 | Missouri | $154,280 | $129,950 | $74 | -12.1% | 160 |
| 35 | Florida | $150,570 | $138,340 | $72 | -14.2% | 870 |
| 36 | New York | $148,680 | $108,460 | $71 | -15.3% | 1,520 |
| 37 | Virginia | $148,610 | $133,640 | $71 | -15.3% | 260 |
| 38 | Ohio | $146,070 | $129,380 | $70 | -16.8% | 350 |
| 39 | Indiana | $145,650 | $132,930 | $70 | -17% | 260 |
| 40 | Arizona | $140,050 | $133,190 | $67 | -20.2% | 270 |
| 41 | Idaho | $135,900 | $124,610 | $65 | -22.6% | 30 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 59 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $287,400 | $243,890 | 90 |
| 2 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $254,570 | $242,090 | — |
| 3 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $239,990 | $231,120 | 150 |
| 4 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $235,390 | $240,610 | 60 |
| 5 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $232,970 | $216,750 | 90 |
| 6 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $229,020 | $232,680 | 30 |
| 7 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $228,380 | $211,080 | 110 |
| 8 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $227,140 | $200,660 | 110 |
| 9 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $222,530 | $233,950 | — |
| 10 | New Haven, CT | $220,060 | $204,250 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing podiatristss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outpatient Care Centers | $223,730 | $222,790 | 340 |
| 2 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $222,980 | $205,780 | 920 |
| 3 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $222,980 | $205,780 | 920 |
| 4 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $222,550 | $204,370 | 890 |
| 5 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $222,550 | $204,370 | 890 |
| 6 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $220,440 | $204,860 | 1,070 |
| 7 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $220,000 | $228,650 | 130 |
| 8 | Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $217,320 | $221,000 | 110 |
| 9 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $217,320 | $221,000 | 110 |
| 10 | Offices of Physicians | $207,240 | $220,540 | 1,640 |
| 11 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $197,440 | $185,440 | 40 |
| 12 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $197,440 | $185,440 | 40 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do podiatrists make in the U.S.?
The median podiatrists salary in the United States is $160,300 per year (mean $175,480), and about 80% earn between $66,010 and $309,670.
How much do podiatrists make per hour?
Roughly $84 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $175,480 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays podiatrists the most?
New Hampshire has the highest average pay for podiatrists at $251,230 per year (median $250,070).
What is the job outlook for podiatrists?
Employment is projected to change +1.8% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 300 openings per year.
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