Podiatrist Salary in Delaware (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Delaware Median
$170,560
per year
Hourly Rate
$82.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+6% vs US median
US median $160,300
State Rank
#21 of 41
60 employed here

How much does a Podiatrist make in Delaware?

Podiatrists in Delaware take home a median of $170,560 annually — roughly $82.00 an hour — which runs 6% above the national median of $160,300.

Within Delaware, entry-level pay starts around $99,480 while the top 10% make $227,490 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $139,260 and $207,450 a year.

Podiatrist salary range in Delaware

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$99,480$47.83
25th percentile (early career)$139,260$66.95
50th percentile (median)$170,560$82.00
75th percentile (experienced)$207,450$99.74
90th percentile (top earners)$227,490$109.37

How Delaware compares

Delaware ranks 21st 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 Delaware

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 Delaware pay ($170,560) 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 Delaware?
The median Podiatrist salary in Delaware is $170,560 per year, or about $82.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $99,480 at the entry level to $227,490 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Delaware pay compare to the national average?
Delaware pays Podiatrists about 6% more than the national median of $160,300. Delaware ranks 21st out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Delaware a good state for Podiatrists?
Yes on pay — Delaware pays above the national median for this occupation, at $170,560 a year. About 60 Podiatrists are employed in Delaware. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Delaware?
The highest-paying occupations in Delaware include Dermatologist ($442,120), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($324,080), Physician, All Other ($297,470), 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.