Podiatrists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $201,360 +31.8% vs national
Median hourly $96.81
10th percentile $72,220
90th percentile $454,140
Employed locally 50
National median $152,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,220
    25th
    $103,270
    50th (median)
    $201,360
    75th
    $321,880
    90th
    $454,140

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Podiatrists salary vs area income 128% Median Podiatrists salary is 28% 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
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $199,280
    California $193,510
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $193,510

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Podiatrists make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Podiatrists in San Jose, CA is $96.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $218.34 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Podiatrists salaries?

    The median Podiatrists salary in San Jose, CA is 31.8% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Podiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $72,220 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,270.