Podiatrists
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
Median pay: $160,300/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +1.8% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
• Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
• Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
• Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
• Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, or abscesses.
• Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
• Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
• Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
What's the median pay for Podiatrists?
The median pay for Podiatrists is $160,300 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Podiatrists?
Employment for Podiatrists is projected to change +1.8% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Podiatrists?
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Podiatrists?
About 300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.