California Median
$201,300
per year
Hourly Rate
$96.78
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+26% vs US median
US median $160,300
State Rank
#15 of 41
1,000 employed here
How much does a Podiatrist make in California?
A Podiatrist working in California earns a median salary of $201,300 per year, or about $96.78 per hour. That is 26% above the national median of $160,300 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $85,480 while the top 10% make $362,110 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $141,120 and $277,310 a year.
Podiatrist salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $85,480 | $41.10 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $141,120 | $67.85 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $201,300 | $96.78 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $277,310 | $133.32 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $362,110 | $174.09 |
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How California compares
California ranks 15th out of 41 states and territories for Podiatrist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Podiatrist salary in other states
District of Columbia $265,740Minnesota $261,180Oklahoma $253,380New Hampshire $250,070Washington $232,970Massachusetts $217,700North Carolina $215,420Connecticut $212,760Tennessee $212,470Oregon $207,430West Virginia $207,000Nevada $204,990New Mexico $202,690Maryland $201,940Kentucky $201,260Maine $200,850Louisiana $197,480Wisconsin $185,100Texas $175,520Delaware $170,560Illinois $167,400South Carolina $167,110Mississippi $164,410Michigan $162,140Alabama $161,820New Jersey $160,300Rhode Island $159,760Pennsylvania $155,050Colorado $142,620Florida $138,340Iowa $134,830Virginia $133,640Arizona $133,190Indiana $132,930Georgia $132,630Missouri $129,950Ohio $129,380Idaho $124,610New York $108,460Utah $93,270
Working as a Podiatrist in California
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 California pay ($201,300) 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 California?
The median Podiatrist salary in California is $201,300 per year, or about $96.78 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $85,480 at the entry level to $362,110 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Podiatrists about 26% more than the national median of $160,300. California ranks 15th out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Podiatrists?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $201,300 a year. About 1,000 Podiatrists are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Podiatrist salary report
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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.