Podiatrist salary
From 49 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-1081: Podiatrists
- Also filed as: Podiatrist in A Post Graduate Training Program
At a glance
- Median up 41% since FY2020. From $62,029 in FY2020 to $87,683 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Podiatrist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 49 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Podiatrist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-1081, Podiatrists). The median base salary is $84,217, 31% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $75,303 and $132,288.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 100% of filings
Mid-level · 0% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $82,608 | 12 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Podiatrist pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $86,190 | 16 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Podiatrist does
Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
Typical tasks
- Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
- Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
- Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
- Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
- Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, or abscesses.
- Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: Podiatrists (29-1081.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Podiatrists), the median annual wage was $160,300 in May 2025, with 9,680 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $84,217, 47% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,878 | $66,010 |
| 25th percentile | $75,303 | $103,730 |
| Median | $84,217 | $160,300 |
| 75th percentile | $132,288 | $225,910 |
| 90th percentile | $240,754 | $239,200+ |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $68,878 |
| 25th | $75,303 |
| 50th (median) | $84,217 |
| 75th | $132,288 |
| 90th | $240,754 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $62,029 | $55,661 | $99,800 | 19 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2022 | $74,593 | $70,000 | $150,000 | 17 |
| FY2023 | $81,500 | $76,000 | $130,208 | 19 |
| FY2024 | $81,800 | $72,580 | $173,442 | 20 |
| FY2025 | $83,600 | $69,641 | $112,622 | 19 |
| FY2026 | $87,683 | $75,650 | $132,288 | 30 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Podiatrist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Podiatrist jobs is $84,217 (49 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $75,303 and $132,288.
What does an entry-level Podiatrist earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $82,608. Level I accounts for 100% of Podiatrist filings.
Do H-1B Podiatrists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($84,217) is 47% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($160,300, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.