What podiatrists earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $185,800 | $89.33 | 60 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $138,700 | $66.68 | 60 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $254,570 | $122.39 | – |
Podiatrists in North Carolina earned a median of $215,420 a year ($103.57 an hour) in May 2025, 34% more than the national median of $160,300. The middle half earned $138,100 to $309,670.
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $254,570.
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.