Kentucky Median
$201,260
per year
Hourly Rate
$96.76
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+26% vs US median
US median $160,300
State Rank
#16 of 41
80 employed here
How much does a Podiatrist make in Kentucky?
Podiatrists in Kentucky take home a median of $201,260 annually — roughly $96.76 an hour — which runs 26% above the national median of $160,300.
Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $54,090 while the top 10% make $404,130 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $73,260 and $259,340 a year.
Podiatrist salary range in Kentucky
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $54,090 | $26.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $73,260 | $35.22 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $201,260 | $96.76 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $259,340 | $124.68 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $404,130 | $194.29 |
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How Kentucky compares
Kentucky ranks 16th 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 $201,300Maine $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 Kentucky
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 Kentucky pay ($201,260) 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 Kentucky?
The median Podiatrist salary in Kentucky is $201,260 per year, or about $96.76 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $54,090 at the entry level to $404,130 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Podiatrists about 26% more than the national median of $160,300. Kentucky ranks 16th out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Podiatrists?
Yes on pay — Kentucky pays above the national median for this occupation, at $201,260 a year. About 80 Podiatrists are employed in Kentucky. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kentucky?
The highest-paying occupations in Kentucky include Cardiologist ($558,180), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($350,950), Anesthesiologist ($347,960), 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.