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Podiatrist Salary in 2026

Diagnose and treat conditions of the feet, ankles, and lower legs.

Median Salary

$148,000

$12,333/mo

Entry Level

$105,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$195,000

experienced

Job Growth

+2%

10-yr outlook

Podiatrist Overview

Diagnose and treat conditions of the feet, ankles, and lower legs.

Education

DPM

Experience

7+ years

Industry

Healthcare

Total Jobs (US)

10K

5-Year Growth

+5%

Category

Healthcare

Hourly Rate

$71.15/hr

Monthly Pay

$12,333

Podiatrist Salary Calculator

Adjust your state and experience level to see the estimated Podiatrist salary in your area.

Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Podiatrist Salary

$164,000

$13,667/month · $6,308/biweekly · $78.85/hr

Podiatrist Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Podiatrist field.

25th Percentile$122,200
$122K
Median (50th)$148,000
$148K
75th Percentile$171,500
$172K
90th Percentile$217,500
$218K
Top Earners$240,000
$240K

Entry-level Podiatrists earn around $105,000, while the top 10% earn $217,500 or more.

Top Paying States for Podiatrists

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$175,000+$27,000
New York$170,000+$22,000
New Jersey$163,000+$15,000
Florida$145,000$-3,000
Texas$145,000$-3,000

Top Paying Cities for Podiatrists

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
New York$175,000+$27,000
Los Angeles$166,000+$18,000
Newark$160,000+$12,000
Miami$151,000+$3,000
Houston$147,000$-1,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Foot SurgeryBiomechanicsOrthotic PrescribingWound CarePatient Assessment

Certifications

DPM LicenseBoard Certification

Podiatrist Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Podiatrist from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$105,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$150,000

3-7 years

Senior

$195,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$240,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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