Podiatrist salary in California
What podiatrists earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$201,300$96.78 per hour
vs U.S.+26%U.S. median $160,300
Middle half earn$141,120 – $277,310Top 10%: $362,110+
Jobs1,0000.88× the U.S. concentration
Podiatrist pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $199,990 | $96.15 | 350 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $204,350 | $98.25 | 140 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $196,500 | $94.47 | 100 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $235,390 | $113.17 | 60 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $206,200 | $99.13 | 50 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $201,360 | $96.81 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Podiatrist pay in similar states
Nevada · $204,990 New Mexico · $202,690 Maryland · $201,940 Kentucky · $201,260 Maine · $200,850 Louisiana · $197,480
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does a podiatrist make in California?
Podiatrists in California earned a median of $201,300 a year ($96.78 an hour) in May 2025, 26% more than the national median of $160,300. The middle half earned $141,120 to $277,310.
Where in California do podiatrists earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA at $235,390.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.