Podiatrists pay range in Denver
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $297,540 or more. The middle half of podiatrists in Denver earn between $71,570 and $224,650.
- $72K10th
- $72K25th
- $143KMedian
- $225K75th
- $298K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $161,650 | $13,471 | $77.72 |
| Median | $142,620 | $11,885 | $68.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,570 | $5,964 | $34.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $224,650 | $18,721 | $108.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Podiatrists pay in Denver vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Podiatrists in Denver earn about the same as the Colorado average ($162,450) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($175,480). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $160,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $161,650 | $142,620 | $71,570 | $297,540 | 70 |
| Colorado | $162,450 | $142,620 | $67,470 | $297,540 | 150 |
| United States | $175,480 | $160,300 | $66,010 | $309,670 | 9,680 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Podiatrists salary after taxes in Denver
On the average salary of $161,650, a single filer in Denver takes home about $115,350 a year, or $9,612 a month and $4,437 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Is Denver a good place for podiatrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Denver area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.8), so the average $161,650 buys what about $152,814 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Denver ($62,320). A typical home costs $573,221, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Podiatrists salary in nearby metro areas
- Albuquerque, NM$160,930
- Salt Lake City, UT$179,440
- Kansas City, MO$151,950
- Phoenix, AZ$137,700
- Las Vegas, NV$173,000
- Dallas, TX$220,210
Highest-paying cities for podiatrists
Minneapolis, MN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($243,890).
- Minneapolis, MN$243,890
- Charlotte, NC$242,090
- San Diego, CA$240,610
- Manchester, NH$233,950
- Bridgeport, CT$232,680
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Podiatrists salary in Denver: questions
How much do podiatrists make an hour in Denver?
$77.71 an hour on average, and $68.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level podiatrists salary in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the podiatrists take-home pay in Denver?
About $115,350 a year ($9,612 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $161,650. Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Do podiatrists earn more in Denver than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($175,480).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1081; area Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (19740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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