Georgia Median
$132,630
per year
Hourly Rate
$63.76
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $160,300
State Rank
#36 of 41
190 employed here
How much does a Podiatrist make in Georgia?
A Podiatrist working in Georgia earns a median salary of $132,630 per year, or about $63.76 per hour. That is 17% below the national median of $160,300 for this occupation.
Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $67,790 while the top 10% make $281,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $101,320 and $220,790 a year.
Podiatrist salary range in Georgia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $67,790 | $32.59 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $101,320 | $48.71 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $132,630 | $63.76 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $220,790 | $106.15 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $281,360 | $135.27 |
|
How Georgia compares
Georgia ranks 36th 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 $201,940California $201,300Kentucky $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 $132,930Missouri $129,950Ohio $129,380Idaho $124,610New York $108,460Utah $93,270
Working as a Podiatrist in Georgia
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 Georgia pay ($132,630) 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 Georgia?
The median Podiatrist salary in Georgia is $132,630 per year, or about $63.76 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $67,790 at the entry level to $281,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Podiatrists about 17% less than the national median of $160,300. Georgia ranks 36th out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Podiatrists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $132,630 a year. About 190 Podiatrists are employed in Georgia. 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 Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), 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.