How to become podiatristseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$160,300
25th–75th pct. $103,730–$225,910
Top pay (est.)
$402,600
Top 10% $309,670
Pay in 5 years
$186,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$215,800est.
$185,600–$250,600
Outlook score
56/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
34%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.0%
200 openings / yr
How to become podiatrists
Typical education
Doctoral or professional degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Podiatrists
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Assisting and Caring for OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeDocumenting/Recording InformationMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesGetting Information
Important abilities
Problem SensitivityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as podiatrists
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.