Rhode Island Median
$159,760
per year
Hourly Rate
$76.81
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+-0% vs US median
US median $160,300
State Rank
#28 of 41
50 employed here
How much does a Podiatrist make in Rhode Island?
A Podiatrist working in Rhode Island earns a median salary of $159,760 per year, or about $76.81 per hour. That is 0% above the national median of $160,300 for this occupation.
Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $69,700 while the top 10% make $251,850 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $99,990 and $209,170 a year.
Podiatrist salary range in Rhode Island
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $69,700 | $33.51 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $99,990 | $48.07 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $159,760 | $76.81 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $209,170 | $100.56 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $251,850 | $121.08 |
|
How Rhode Island compares
Rhode Island ranks 28th 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 $160,300Pennsylvania $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 Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island pay ($159,760) 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 Rhode Island?
The median Podiatrist salary in Rhode Island is $159,760 per year, or about $76.81 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $69,700 at the entry level to $251,850 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Podiatrists about 0% more than the national median of $160,300. Rhode Island ranks 28th out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Podiatrists?
Yes on pay — Rhode Island pays above the national median for this occupation, at $159,760 a year. About 50 Podiatrists are employed in Rhode Island. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rhode Island?
The highest-paying occupations in Rhode Island include Emergency Medicine Physician ($512,730), Family Medicine Physician ($467,160), Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($450,370), 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.