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Podiatrists Salary in California
Ranked #8 of 41 · CA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of podiatristss in California earn between $85,480 and $362,110. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean podiatrists salary in California is $212,350, about 21% above the U.S. average ($175,480). That works out to roughly $102/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $235,390 | $240,610 | 60 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $206,200 | $222,430 | 50 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $204,350 | $230,250 | 140 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $201,360 | $222,700 | 50 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $199,990 | $196,370 | 350 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $196,500 | $200,220 | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do podiatrists make in California?
The median podiatrists salary in California is $201,300 per year (mean $212,350), and about 80% earn between $85,480 and $362,110.
How much do podiatrists make per hour in California?
Roughly $102 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $212,350 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is California a high-paying state for podiatrists?
California ranks #8 of 41 states for podiatrists pay. Its mean salary of $212,350 is about 21% above the U.S. average of $175,480.
Which metro areas in California pay podiatrists the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in California for podiatrists are San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA ($235,390), Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA ($206,200), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($204,350), by median annual wage.