Podiatrists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $211,750 +38.6% vs national
Median hourly $101.80
10th percentile $60,770
90th percentile —
Employed locally 100
National median $152,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,770
    25th
    $117,740
    50th (median)
    $211,750

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Podiatrists salary vs area income 158% Median Podiatrists salary is 58% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $201,360
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $199,280
    California $193,510
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $193,510

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $188,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $90,810
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,990
    Pharmacists $183,510
    Dental Hygienists $146,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Podiatrists make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Podiatrists in San Francisco, CA is $101.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $222.20 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Podiatrists salaries?

    The median Podiatrists salary in San Francisco, CA is 38.6% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Podiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $60,770 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $117,740.