Podiatrist Salary

The average Podiatrist Salary is calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources. Podiatrists work in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics and medical offices.  A podiatrist salary will vary depending on the location and the setting. Area of specialization also plays a part in how much they earn.  The assumption was made that the Podiatrists reflected here were working an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2080 hours per year.

Podiatrist Salary: Median Hourly & Annual Data

Hourly

The Podiatrist average salary is $57.59 per hour. The lowest 10% earn $21.76 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $80.00 per hour.

Annually

OOn an annual basis  the average salary is $119,790 The lowest 10% earn less than $45,260 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $175,000 per year.  These salaries are calculated as a mean, median or average. 

Lowest and Highest Podiatrist Salary

The lowest paid Podiatrists earn less with mean or average wages below $22.00 per hour.  Presumably this is offset by costs of living and other factors.  The lower pay levels are associated with rural areas.  The highest pay levels are found in major metropolitan areas where the mean or average wage is over $85.00 per hour.  Demand and low supply seem to be a significant factor in fueling higher salaries.

Top 5 States

The best states to earn a salary are Oregon $177,790, Michigan $169,690, Kentucky $163,250, Louisiana $162,920, and Georgia $162,220.

 Top 5 Metropolitan Areas

The best city or metropolitan areas to earn a Podiatrist salary are Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA - better than $185,000, Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division $189,100, Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division $188,060 Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $186,980, and Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA $181,850.
 

Other Industries that Employ Podiatrists

The majority are employed in hospitals and clinics, A small number of Podiatrists work in federal service, military healthcare systems, and universities. 

Employment Data

It is estimated that there are over 12,242 Podiatrists in the U.S. in a variety of settings.

Where They Work

Of all the Podiatrists employed in the United States the majority of them work in a private or group practice setting and can be found in clinics or medical office buildings.  A small number can be found working directly in hospitals or other medical centers.

Private Practice Vs Employment

Virtually all physicians are considered private practice or self-employed. A few Podiatrists are employed by federal or state governments.  A small number may also be found in the military.

Benefits

Fringe benefits will vary depending on business size and other factors. To see what a typical benefits package is worth  A typical employment benefits package is worth over $20,000 per year.