Podiatrists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $178,040 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $85.60
10th percentile $63,540
90th percentile —
Employed locally 80
National median $152,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,540
    25th
    $81,060
    50th (median)
    $178,040
    75th
    $230,050

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Podiatrists salary vs area income 207% Median Podiatrists salary is 107% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $230,530
    North Carolina $221,370
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $211,750
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $201,360
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $199,280
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $193,510

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $130,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,790
    Pharmacists $160,640
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,300
    Respiratory Therapists $97,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Podiatrists make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Podiatrists in Riverside, CA is $85.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $157.10 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Podiatrists salaries?

    The median Podiatrists salary in Riverside, CA is 16.5% above 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Podiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $63,540 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,060.