Tennessee Median
$212,470
per year
Hourly Rate
$102.15
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+33% vs US median
US median $160,300
State Rank
#9 of 41
70 employed here
How much does a Podiatrist make in Tennessee?
Podiatrists in Tennessee take home a median of $212,470 annually — roughly $102.15 an hour — which runs 33% above the national median of $160,300.
Within Tennessee, entry-level pay starts around $104,640 while the top 10% make $266,800 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $127,790 and $249,990 a year.
Podiatrist salary range in Tennessee
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $104,640 | $50.31 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $127,790 | $61.44 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $212,470 | $102.15 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $249,990 | $120.19 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $266,800 | $128.27 |
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How Tennessee compares
Tennessee ranks 9th 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 $212,760Oregon $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 $132,630Missouri $129,950Ohio $129,380Idaho $124,610New York $108,460Utah $93,270
Working as a Podiatrist in Tennessee
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 Tennessee pay ($212,470) 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 Tennessee?
The median Podiatrist salary in Tennessee is $212,470 per year, or about $102.15 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $104,640 at the entry level to $266,800 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Tennessee pay compare to the national average?
Tennessee pays Podiatrists about 33% more than the national median of $160,300. Tennessee ranks 9th out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Tennessee a good state for Podiatrists?
Yes on pay — Tennessee pays above the national median for this occupation, at $212,470 a year. About 70 Podiatrists are employed in Tennessee. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Tennessee?
The highest-paying occupations in Tennessee include Cardiologist ($610,080), Dermatologist ($433,630), Surgeon, All Other ($373,510), 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.