Podiatrist

Code: 29-1081.00

Also known as: Doctor Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Podiatric Physician, Podiatric Surgeon, Podiatrist

Description: Good foot care is one basis for healthy living. Podiatrists diagnose and treat ailments starting with the lower leg and working down to the feet. All Podiatrists must earn a Doctor of Podiatric medicine in order to practice. They must then complete a 3-year residency program and obtain a license.

Podiatrist

Typical wages


10% $55,230
25% $82,750
Median $134,300
75% $196,030
90% $208,000
10% $26.55
25% $39.78
Median $64.57
75% $94.25
90% $100+

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
10,500
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
10,600
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 500