Podiatrists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$152,800
~$73/hr · ~$12,733/mo
US Jobs
10K
Slower than average
AI & Automation Risk
4/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 4/10
Podiatry is a medical specialty that requires significant physical presence for exams, manual procedures, and complex surgeries that AI cannot perform. However, AI will heavily impact the knowledge-based aspects of the role, such as analyzing X-rays, diagnosing conditions from medical history, and automating clinical documentation and administrative tasks.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NMBEST VALUE | $221,980 | Below avg (93.6) | $237,090 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $220,000 | Average (98.3) | $223,837 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $215,020 | Average (97.0) | $221,615 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $225,670 | Average (102.5) | $220,187 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $213,840 | Average (99.7) | $214,410 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $218,390 | Above avg (103.2) | $211,651 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $230,530 | Above avg (109.1) | $211,319 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $199,280 | Above avg (103.1) | $193,288 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $198,580 | Above avg (103.3) | $192,249 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $175,510 | Below avg (94.7) | $185,431 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $177,990 | Average (98.2) | $181,295 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $211,750 | Above avg (117.6) | $180,135 |
| Birmingham, AL | $161,420 | Below avg (91.8) | $175,906 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $187,010 | Above avg (110.7) | $168,872 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $193,510 | Above avg (114.7) | $168,638 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
10-Year Growth
+2% (Slower than average)
Hourly Rate
~$73/hr
Monthly Income
~$12,733/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)