Podiatrists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $124,990 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $60.09
10th percentile $60,440
90th percentile $181,380
National median $152,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,440
    25th
    $75,010
    50th (median)
    $124,990
    75th
    $164,990
    90th
    $181,380

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Podiatrists salary vs area income 177% Median Podiatrists salary is 77% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Podiatrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $287,400
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $254,570
    South Dakota $234,480
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $232,970
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $230,530
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $229,020

    Nearby metros — Podiatrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $201,360
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $177,990
    Syracuse, NY $151,400
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $139,760
    Rochester, NY $119,220
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,500

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,630
    Physicians, All Other $97,960
    Pharmacists $135,410
    Nurse Practitioners $133,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Podiatrists make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Podiatrists in Buffalo, NY is $60.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.83 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Podiatrists salaries?

    The median Podiatrists salary in Buffalo, NY is 18.2% below the national median of $152,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Podiatrists in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Podiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $60,440 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,010.