Podiatrists pay in California
In California, the median pay for podiatrists is $96.78 an hour ($201,300 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.
That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($160,300). California ranks 15th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for podiatrists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.10 | $85,480 |
| 25% of workers | $67.85 | $141,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $96.78 | $201,300 |
| 75% of workers | $133.32 | $277,310 |
| 90% of workers | $174.09 | $362,110 |
Podiatrists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $235,390 | 60 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $206,200 | 50 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $204,350 | 140 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $201,360 | 50 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $199,990 | 350 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $196,500 | 100 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for podiatrists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 200 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $281,590 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $313,890 |
| Neurologists | $357,080 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $400,150 |
| Cardiologists | $185,610 |
| Registered Nurses | $140,270 |
| Pharmacists | $164,610 |
| Physical Therapists | $124,190 |
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