Podiatrists Salary by State
The national median pay for podiatrists is $160,300 a year. By state, it ranges from $93,270 in Utah to $265,740 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $66,010
- 25th percentile
- $103,730
- Median
- $160,300
- 75th percentile
- $225,910
- Top 10%
- $309,670
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 9,680 jobs.
Median pay in 40 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $265,740 | +66% | $143,860 | $284,480 | Not published |
| 2 | Minnesota | $261,180 | +63% | $103,720 | $330,290 | 130 |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $253,380 | +58% | $63,410 | $342,520 | 60 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $250,070 | +56% | $111,910 | $399,500 | 70 |
| 5 | Washington | $232,970 | +45% | $67,790 | $340,910 | 140 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $217,700 | +36% | $79,380 | $350,120 | 170 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $215,420 | +34% | $103,970 | $382,360 | 240 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $212,760 | +33% | $104,660 | $285,350 | 170 |
| 9 | Tennessee | $212,470 | +33% | $104,640 | $266,800 | 70 |
| 10 | Oregon | $207,430 | +29% | $87,580 | $288,000 | 170 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $207,000 | +29% | $89,130 | $271,290 | 50 |
| 12 | Nevada | $204,990 | +28% | $67,280 | $228,770 | 70 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $202,690 | +26% | $58,930 | $314,640 | 60 |
| 14 | Maryland | $201,940 | +26% | $97,320 | $312,290 | 330 |
| 15 | California | $201,300 | +26% | $85,480 | $362,110 | 1,000 |
| 16 | Kentucky | $201,260 | +26% | $54,090 | $404,130 | 80 |
| 17 | Maine | $200,850 | +25% | $111,800 | $312,740 | 40 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $197,480 | +23% | $35,880 | $402,490 | 50 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $185,100 | +15% | $71,990 | $342,010 | 120 |
| 20 | Texas | $175,520 | +9% | $96,700 | $394,970 | 500 |
| 21 | Delaware | $170,560 | +6% | $99,480 | $227,490 | 60 |
| 22 | Illinois | $167,400 | +4% | $64,800 | $323,420 | Not published |
| 23 | South Carolina | $167,110 | +4% | $89,130 | $253,770 | 70 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $164,410 | +3% | $90,140 | $231,570 | 30 |
| 25 | Michigan | $162,140 | +1% | $60,490 | $242,490 | 350 |
| 26 | Alabama | $161,820 | +1% | $66,400 | $248,770 | 90 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $160,300 | 0% | $68,750 | $283,360 | 260 |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $159,760 | 0% | $69,700 | $251,850 | 50 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $155,050 | −3% | $57,220 | $278,530 | 390 |
| 30 | Colorado | $142,620 | −11% | $67,470 | $297,540 | 150 |
| 31 | Florida | $138,340 | −14% | $52,000 | $227,140 | 870 |
| 32 | Iowa | $134,830 | −16% | $51,850 | $264,630 | 100 |
| 33 | Virginia | $133,640 | −17% | $60,940 | $242,930 | 260 |
| 34 | Arizona | $133,190 | −17% | $63,340 | $231,200 | 270 |
| 35 | Indiana | $132,930 | −17% | $45,470 | $251,880 | 260 |
| 36 | Georgia | $132,630 | −17% | $67,790 | $281,360 | 190 |
| 37 | Missouri | $129,950 | −19% | $69,990 | $289,550 | 160 |
| 38 | Ohio | $129,380 | −19% | $61,030 | $232,320 | 350 |
| 39 | Idaho | $124,610 | −22% | $43,080 | $250,100 | 30 |
| 40 | New York | $108,460 | −32% | $64,640 | $278,570 | 1,520 |
| 41 | Utah | $93,270 | −42% | $44,440 | $315,470 | 120 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Podiatrists salary questions
Which state pays podiatrists the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $265,740 a year (+66% vs. the national median of $160,300). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays podiatrists the least?
Utah, with a median of $93,270 a year (−42% vs. national).
Where do most podiatrists work?
New York has the most jobs, about 1,520, with a median of $108,460.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.