Podiatrist Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Podiatrists in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$133,190
per year
Hourly Rate
$64.03
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $160,300
State Rank
#34 of 41
270 employed here

How much does a Podiatrist make in Arizona?

A Podiatrist working in Arizona earns a median salary of $133,190 per year, or about $64.03 per hour. That is 17% below the national median of $160,300 for this occupation.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $63,340 while the top 10% make $231,200 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $89,090 and $170,590 a year.

Podiatrist salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$63,340$30.45
25th percentile (early career)$89,090$42.83
50th percentile (median)$133,190$64.03
75th percentile (experienced)$170,590$82.01
90th percentile (top earners)$231,200$111.15

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 34th out of 41 states and territories for Podiatrist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$265,740
2Minnesota$261,180
3Oklahoma$253,380
4New Hampshire$250,070
5Washington$232,970

Working as a Podiatrist in Arizona

Nationally, about 10,000 people work as Podiatrists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($133,190) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Podiatrist make in Arizona?
The median Podiatrist salary in Arizona is $133,190 per year, or about $64.03 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $63,340 at the entry level to $231,200 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Podiatrists about 17% less than the national median of $160,300. Arizona ranks 34th out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Podiatrists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $133,190 a year. About 270 Podiatrists are employed in Arizona. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.