Podiatrist Salary in Virginia (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Virginia Median
$133,640
per year
Hourly Rate
$64.25
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $160,300
State Rank
#33 of 41
260 employed here

How much does a Podiatrist make in Virginia?

A Podiatrist working in Virginia earns a median salary of $133,640 per year, or about $64.25 per hour. That is 17% below the national median of $160,300 for this occupation.

Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $60,940 while the top 10% make $242,930 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $98,760 and $203,500 a year.

Podiatrist salary range in Virginia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$60,940$29.30
25th percentile (early career)$98,760$47.48
50th percentile (median)$133,640$64.25
75th percentile (experienced)$203,500$97.84
90th percentile (top earners)$242,930$116.79

How Virginia compares

Virginia ranks 33rd 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 Virginia

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 Virginia pay ($133,640) 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 Virginia?
The median Podiatrist salary in Virginia is $133,640 per year, or about $64.25 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $60,940 at the entry level to $242,930 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Podiatrists about 17% less than the national median of $160,300. Virginia ranks 33rd out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Podiatrists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $133,640 a year. About 260 Podiatrists are employed in Virginia. 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 Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), 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.