Podiatrist Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Pennsylvania Median
$155,050
per year
Hourly Rate
$74.54
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $160,300
State Rank
#29 of 41
390 employed here

How much does a Podiatrist make in Pennsylvania?

A Podiatrist working in Pennsylvania earns a median salary of $155,050 per year, or about $74.54 per hour. That is 3% below the national median of $160,300 for this occupation.

Within Pennsylvania, entry-level pay starts around $57,220 while the top 10% make $278,530 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $103,490 and $207,130 a year.

Podiatrist salary range in Pennsylvania

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$57,220$27.51
25th percentile (early career)$103,490$49.75
50th percentile (median)$155,050$74.54
75th percentile (experienced)$207,130$99.58
90th percentile (top earners)$278,530$133.91

How Pennsylvania compares

Pennsylvania ranks 29th 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 Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania pay ($155,050) 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 Pennsylvania?
The median Podiatrist salary in Pennsylvania is $155,050 per year, or about $74.54 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $57,220 at the entry level to $278,530 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Pennsylvania pay compare to the national average?
Pennsylvania pays Podiatrists about 3% less than the national median of $160,300. Pennsylvania ranks 29th out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Podiatrists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $155,050 a year. About 390 Podiatrists are employed in Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania?
The highest-paying occupations in Pennsylvania include Cardiologist ($579,120), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($553,740), Anesthesiologist ($461,390), 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.