Podiatrists Salary in Missouri

Podiatrists in Missouri earn the most in Kansas City (average $151,950 a year) and the least in St. Louis ($145,080), across the 2 Missouri metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the podiatrists average at $154,280 and the median at $129,950 for 160 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $175,480.

Podiatrists average salary by city in Missouri

Kansas City$151,950
St. Louis$145,080

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kansas City	$151,950	$153,510	$97,710	$107,400	93
St. Louis	$145,080	$113,480	$102,790	$103,096	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Podiatrists salary in other states

Podiatrists salary by city and state

More about pay in Missouri

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.
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.

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