Missouri Median
$129,950
per year
Hourly Rate
$62.48
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-19% vs US median
US median $160,300
State Rank
#37 of 41
160 employed here
How much does a Podiatrist make in Missouri?
Podiatrists in Missouri take home a median of $129,950 annually — roughly $62.48 an hour — which runs 19% below the national median of $160,300.
Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $69,990 while the top 10% make $289,550 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $102,330 and $199,120 a year.
Podiatrist salary range in Missouri
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $69,990 | $33.65 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $102,330 | $49.20 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $129,950 | $62.48 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $199,120 | $95.73 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $289,550 | $139.21 |
|
How Missouri compares
Missouri ranks 37th 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 $132,930Georgia $132,630Ohio $129,380Idaho $124,610New York $108,460Utah $93,270
Working as a Podiatrist in Missouri
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 Missouri pay ($129,950) 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 Missouri?
The median Podiatrist salary in Missouri is $129,950 per year, or about $62.48 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $69,990 at the entry level to $289,550 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Podiatrists about 19% less than the national median of $160,300. Missouri ranks 37th out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Podiatrists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $129,950 a year. About 160 Podiatrists are employed in Missouri. 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 Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), 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.