A podiatrist focuses on treating foot diseases and injuries.

Doctors of Podiatry Median Salary: $118,000

Pulling down a median yearly pay of $118,000 nationally in 2010, doctors of podiatry are a vital part of prosperous economies across the country. Hourly, that yearly pay works out to $56.80 for an average doctor of podiatry. If you are hoping to be pulling down top dollar in your field, getting the excellent training is most certainly essential. Incomes can vary dramatically by locale, education, and experience.

As reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were an approximate 9,310 employed as doctors of podiatry nationwide in 2010. A successful doctor of podiatry will usually be described as investigative, social, and realistic. The right mix of characteristics and fantastic training is vital for people aiming to move up in this field.

Some doctors of podiatry find that it's useful to hone skills such as: Deductive Reasoning Speech Clarity Visual Color Discrimination Arm-Hand Steadiness Manual Dexterity

Useful characteristics for doctors of podiatry include: Attention to Detail Cooperation Persistence

A doctor of podiatry should be knowledgeable in subjects like: Medicine and Dentistry Customer and Personal Service Administration and Management Clerical Mathematics

On a typical day, a doctor of podiatry might be updating and using relevant knowledge, thinking creatively, or staffing organizational units, making top-notch training in these areas incredibly useful. Want to learn more about doctors of podiatry? You can find everything from pay info to job density for every metro area in the country.

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Arizona

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Phoenix	210	$123,100	$59.20	$147,000	$70.70	72.6%
Tucson	80	$91,700	$44.10	$166,400+	$80.00+	227.4%

California

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Los Angeles (Area)	400	$96,700	$46.50	$147,200	$70.80	5.5%
Riverside	60	$122,200	$58.70	$160,000	$76.90	-26%
Sacramento	NA	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA
San Diego	70	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	-17.8%
San Francisco (Area)	50	$128,800	$61.90	$158,600	$76.20	-67.1%
San Jose	90	$124,400	$59.80	$166,400+	$80.00+	49.3%

Colorado

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Denver	80	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	-11%

Connecticut

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Hartford	60	$120,500	$57.90	$166,400+	$80.00+	43.8%
New Haven	50	$94,000	$45.20	$150,200	$72.20	163%

District of Columbia

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Washington (Area)	250	$101,000	$48.60	$166,400+	$80.00+	19.2%

Florida

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Cape Coral	NA	$112,600	$54.10	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA
Jacksonville	180	$116,000	$55.80	$166,400+	$80.00+	335.6%
Miami (Area)	250	$120,700	$58.00	$166,400+	$80.00+	57.5%
Orlando	NA	$138,600	$66.60	$147,900	$71.10	NA
Tampa	50	$97,300	$46.80	$136,500	$65.60	-39.7%

Georgia

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Atlanta	100	$133,200	$64.00	$166,400+	$80.00+	-39.7%

Illinois

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Chicago (Area)	370	$117,900	$56.70	$166,400+	$80.00+	21.9%

Kentucky

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Louisville	NA	$115,000	$55.30	$166,400+	$80.00+	NA

Maryland

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Baltimore	190	$123,200	$59.20	$165,000	$79.30	108.2%

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Massachusetts

City/Area	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Boston (Area)	190	$162,600	$78.20	$166,400+	$80.00+	9.6%

Michigan

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Detroit (Area)	160	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	30.1%

Minnesota

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Minneapolis	100	$142,600	$68.60	$166,400+	$80.00+	-15.1%

Missouri

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Kansas City	110	$138,000	$66.30	$166,400+	$80.00+	63%
St. Louis	90	$106,200	$51.10	$166,400+	$80.00+	-6.8%

New Mexico

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Albuquerque	30	$101,300	$48.70	$115,400	$55.50	21.9%

New York

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Buffalo	30	$109,000	$52.40	$131,400	$63.20	-9.6%
New York (Area)	1,110	$96,600	$46.50	$137,200	$66.00	87.7%

North Carolina

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Charlotte	50	$130,000	$62.50	$166,400+	$80.00+	-15.1%

Ohio

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Akron	60	NA	NA	NA	NA	160.3%
Canton	30	$105,100	$50.50	$155,900	$75.00	193.2%
Cincinnati	40	$120,200	$57.80	$166,400+	$80.00+	-37%
Cleveland	270	$104,000	$50.00	$114,000	$54.80	283.6%
Columbus	70	$109,200	$52.50	$165,700	$79.70	5.5%
Youngstown	40	$126,100	$60.60	$162,700	$78.20	183.6%

Pennsylvania

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Allentown	40	$106,400	$51.10	$123,800	$59.50	54.8%
Philadelphia (Area)	270	$119,200	$57.30	$148,700	$71.50	39.7%
Pittsburgh	70	$125,300	$60.20	$163,400	$78.60	-8.2%

Texas

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Austin	50	$164,400	$79.00	$166,400+	$80.00+	-5.5%
Dallas (Area)	150	$166,400+	$80.00+	$166,400+	$80.00+	-27.4%
Houston	70	$144,700	$69.60	$166,400+	$80.00+	-64.4%
San Antonio	150	NA	NA	NA	NA	142.5%

Utah

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Salt Lake City	40	$118,000	$56.70	$150,600	$72.40	0%

Virginia

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Richmond	40	$78,700	$37.80	$140,900	$67.80	1.4%
Virginia Beach	70	$101,200	$48.70	$166,400+	$80.00+	26%

Washington

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Seattle (Area)	90	$158,500	$76.20	$166,400+	$80.00+	-20.5%

Wisconsin

City/Area	Employees	Median Annual Salary	Median Hourly Wage	Top 25% Annual Salary	Top 25% Hourly Wage	Job Density
Milwaukee	100	$161,400	$77.60	$166,400+	$80.00+	69.9%

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