Podiatrists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $99,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $312,270 or more. The middle half of podiatrists in Washington earn between $129,650 and $211,610.
- $99K10th
- $130K25th
- $158KMedian
- $212K75th
- $312K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $186,050 | $15,504 | $89.45 |
| Median | $157,500 | $13,125 | $75.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $129,650 | $10,804 | $62.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $211,610 | $17,634 | $101.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Podiatrists salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $186,050, a single filer in Washington takes home about $125,682 a year, or $10,473 a month and $4,834 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $130,895 | $10,908 |
| Working in MD | $129,469 | $10,789 |
| Working in VA | $128,644 | $10,720 |
| Working in DC | $125,682 | $10,473 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for podiatrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $186,050 buys what about $170,870 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Podiatrists salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$200,660
- Richmond, VA$158,030
- Philadelphia, PA$161,710
- Virginia Beach, VA$164,350
- Pittsburgh, PA$194,960
- Raleigh, NC$220,110
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 Washington: questions
How much do podiatrists make an hour in Washington?
$89.45 an hour on average, and $75.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level podiatrists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $99,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $129,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the podiatrists take-home pay in Washington?
About $125,682 a year ($10,473 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $186,050.
Do podiatrists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($171,780).
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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.7%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.53, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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