Podiatrist Salary in South Carolina (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
South Carolina Median
$167,110
per year
Hourly Rate
$80.34
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $160,300
State Rank
#23 of 41
70 employed here

How much does a Podiatrist make in South Carolina?

A Podiatrist working in South Carolina earns a median salary of $167,110 per year, or about $80.34 per hour. That is 4% above the national median of $160,300 for this occupation.

Within South Carolina, entry-level pay starts around $89,130 while the top 10% make $253,770 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $126,040 and $231,570 a year.

Podiatrist salary range in South Carolina

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$89,130$42.85
25th percentile (early career)$126,040$60.60
50th percentile (median)$167,110$80.34
75th percentile (experienced)$231,570$111.33
90th percentile (top earners)$253,770$122.00

How South Carolina compares

South Carolina ranks 23rd 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 South Carolina

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 South Carolina pay ($167,110) 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 South Carolina?
The median Podiatrist salary in South Carolina is $167,110 per year, or about $80.34 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $89,130 at the entry level to $253,770 for the top 10% of earners.
How does South Carolina pay compare to the national average?
South Carolina pays Podiatrists about 4% more than the national median of $160,300. South Carolina ranks 23rd out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is South Carolina a good state for Podiatrists?
Yes on pay — South Carolina pays above the national median for this occupation, at $167,110 a year. About 70 Podiatrists are employed in South Carolina. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in South Carolina?
The highest-paying occupations in South Carolina include General Internal Medicine Physician ($359,500), Neurologist ($352,680), Emergency Medicine Physician ($341,960), 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.