How Much Does a Podiatric Surgeon Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$160,300
Podiatric surgeons in the U.S. earn a median of $160,300 a year, or $77.07 an hour. Half of podiatric surgeons earn more than $160,300 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $309,670.
Pay percentiles for podiatric surgeons
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31.74 | $66,010 |
| 25th | $49.87 | $103,730 |
| 50th (median) | $77.07 | $160,300 |
| 75th | $108.61 | $225,910 |
| 90th | $148.88 | $309,670 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Podiatrists (SOC 29-1081). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for podiatric surgeons
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $265,740 | $127.76 | +66% |
| Minnesota | $261,180 | $125.57 | +63% |
| Oklahoma | $253,380 | $121.82 | +58% |
| New Hampshire | $250,070 | $120.23 | +56% |
| Washington | $232,970 | $112.00 | +45% |
| Massachusetts | $217,700 | $104.66 | +36% |
| North Carolina | $215,420 | $103.57 | +34% |
| Connecticut | $212,760 | $102.29 | +33% |
| Tennessee | $212,470 | $102.15 | +33% |
| Oregon | $207,430 | $99.73 | +29% |
| United States | $160,300 | $77.07 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many podiatric surgeons are there?
BLS counts about 9,680 podiatric surgeons employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Podiatrists”. The most jobs are in New York (1,520), California (1,000) and Florida (870).
The mean (average) annual wage is $175,480, higher than the median of $160,300.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $13,358
- Biweekly
- $6,165
- Weekly
- $3,083
- Daily (8 hours)
- $617
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do podiatric surgeons make an hour?
The median hourly wage for podiatric surgeons is $77.07. The middle 50% earn between $49.87 and $108.61 an hour.
Which state pays podiatric surgeons the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median wage for podiatric surgeons at $265,740, +66% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for podiatric surgeons?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of podiatric surgeons earn less than $66,010 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.