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Podiatrists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Podiatrists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$201,300
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.0% vs 2024
$212,350
Mean Salary
$201,300
Median Salary
$96.78
Hourly Rate
1,000 people work as Podiatrists in California
Podiatrists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Podiatrists in California earn a median salary of $201,300 per year ($16,775/month).
This is 12.9% above the national average of $178,284.
California ranks #15 out of 41 states for Podiatrists pay.
Approximately 1,000 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Podiatrists
Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0
Active Learning
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
4.97
Customer and Personal Service
4.62
English Language
4.6
Education and Training
4.12
Computers and Electronics
3.8
Typical Education: Doctoral Degree
(52.9% of workers)
Salaries for Podiatrists in California range from $85,480 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $362,110 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $141,120 and $277,310.
The median annual salary for Podiatrists in California is $201,300 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $212,350.
What is the salary range for a Podiatrists in California?
Salaries for Podiatrists in California range from $85,480 at the 10th percentile to $362,110 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $141,120 and $277,310.
What is the starting salary for a Podiatrists in California?
Entry-level Podiatrists positions in California typically start around $85,480 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $141,120 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Podiatrists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,000 people are employed as Podiatrists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Podiatrists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Podiatrists in California is approximately $96.78 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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