Podiatrist Salary in Mississippi (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Mississippi Median
$164,410
per year
Hourly Rate
$79.04
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+3% vs US median
US median $160,300
State Rank
#24 of 41
30 employed here

How much does a Podiatrist make in Mississippi?

Podiatrists in Mississippi take home a median of $164,410 annually — roughly $79.04 an hour — which runs 3% above the national median of $160,300.

Within Mississippi, entry-level pay starts around $90,140 while the top 10% make $231,570 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $136,240 and $175,750 a year.

Podiatrist salary range in Mississippi

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$90,140$43.34
25th percentile (early career)$136,240$65.50
50th percentile (median)$164,410$79.04
75th percentile (experienced)$175,750$84.50
90th percentile (top earners)$231,570$111.33

How Mississippi compares

Mississippi ranks 24th 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 Mississippi

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 Mississippi pay ($164,410) 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 Mississippi?
The median Podiatrist salary in Mississippi is $164,410 per year, or about $79.04 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $90,140 at the entry level to $231,570 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Mississippi pay compare to the national average?
Mississippi pays Podiatrists about 3% more than the national median of $160,300. Mississippi ranks 24th out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Mississippi a good state for Podiatrists?
Yes on pay — Mississippi pays above the national median for this occupation, at $164,410 a year. About 30 Podiatrists are employed in Mississippi. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Mississippi?
The highest-paying occupations in Mississippi include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($544,130), General Internal Medicine Physician ($325,610), Physician, Pathologists ($261,570), 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.