Jobs Similar to Podiatrists
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to podiatrists, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Dermatologists, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and General Internal Medicine Physicians.
Podiatrists: $160,300 median pay · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Podiatrists) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DermatologistsSame group | 83% | $328,730+105% | Graduate degree |
| 2 | Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsSame group | 83% | $352,220+120% | Graduate degree |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $256,560+60% | Graduate degree |
| 4 | OptometristsSame group | 83% | $136,570−15% | Graduate degree |
| 5 | VeterinariansSame group | 83% | $130,100−19% | Graduate degree |
| 6 | ProsthodontistsSame group | 82% | $311,180+94% | Graduate degree |
| 7 | UrologistsSame group | 82% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 8 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansSame group | 82% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 9 | Obstetricians and GynecologistsSame group | 82% | $292,910+83% | Graduate degree |
| 10 | Allergists and ImmunologistsSame group | 81% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Exercise PhysiologistsSame group | 81% | $59,460−63% | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Sports Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 81% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 13 | Naturopathic PhysiciansSame group | 81% | $115,210Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 14 | Physical TherapistsSame group | 81% | $102,760−36% | Graduate degree |
| 15 | OrthodontistsSame group | 81% | $289,140+80% | Graduate degree |
| 16 | ChiropractorsSame group | 80% | $79,200−51% | Graduate degree |
| 17 | Nurse PractitionersSame group | 80% | $132,300−17% | Graduate degree |
| 18 | Dentists, GeneralSame group | 80% | $170,950+7% | Graduate degree |
| 19 | NeurologistsSame group | 80% | $248,560+55% | Graduate degree |
| 20 | Acute Care NursesSame group | 80% | $97,550Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
- 1Dermatologists
83% similar · $328,730 (+105%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
83% similar · $352,220 (+120%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3General Internal Medicine Physicians
83% similar · $256,560 (+60%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4Optometrists
83% similar · $136,570 (−15%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Veterinarians
83% similar · $130,100 (−19%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Prosthodontists
82% similar · $311,180 (+94%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Urologists
82% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
82% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Obstetricians and Gynecologists
82% similar · $292,910 (+83%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 10Allergists and Immunologists
81% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 11Exercise Physiologists
81% similar · $59,460 (−63%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 12Sports Medicine Physicians
81% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13Naturopathic Physicians
81% similar · $115,210 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 14Physical Therapists
81% similar · $102,760 (−36%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 15Orthodontists
81% similar · $289,140 (+80%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 16Chiropractors
80% similar · $79,200 (−51%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 17Nurse Practitioners
80% similar · $132,300 (−17%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 18Dentists, General
80% similar · $170,950 (+7%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 19Neurologists
80% similar · $248,560 (+55%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 20Acute Care Nurses
80% similar · $97,550 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that pay more
Only careers that usually need no more preparation than podiatrists.
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons83% similar · $352,220 (+120%)
- Dermatologists83% similar · $328,730 (+105%)
- Prosthodontists82% similar · $311,180 (+94%)
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists82% similar · $292,910 (+83%)
- Orthodontists81% similar · $289,140 (+80%)
- General Internal Medicine Physicians83% similar · $256,560 (+60%)
Similar jobs that need less preparation
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for podiatrists also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Questions about jobs like podiatrists
What jobs are most similar to podiatrists?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Dermatologists (83% similar), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (83% similar), General Internal Medicine Physicians (83% similar), Optometrists (83% similar) and Veterinarians (83% similar).
Which jobs like podiatrists pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($352,220, +120%; usually a graduate degree), Dermatologists ($328,730, +105%; usually a graduate degree) and Prosthodontists ($311,180, +94%; usually a graduate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with podiatrists ($160,300). Without more preparation than podiatrists usually need: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Dermatologists and Prosthodontists.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.