Podiatrist Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 50+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$159,760
$76.81/hr
vs National Average
$178,284
-10.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$70K – $252K
50 employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Podiatrist in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $69,700 |
| 25th percentile | $99,990 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $159,760 |
| 75th percentile | $209,170 |
| 90th percentile | $251,850 |
Top-Paying Industries for Podiatrist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Podiatrists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Podiatrists in Rhode Island tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $222,980 | 920 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $197,440 | 40 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $155,580 | 9K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Podiatrist in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Rhode Island) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $107,290 |
| 2023 | $185,310 |
| 2024 | $154,070 |
| 2025 | $159,760 |
| 2026 (projected) | $165,660 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $107,290 | $147,393 |
| 2023 | $185,310 | $156,589 |
| 2024 | $154,070 | $165,838 |
| 2025 | $159,760 | $178,284 |
| 2026 (projected) | $165,660 | $184,868 |
Podiatrist Salary by Experience Level in Rhode Island
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $99,990 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $159,760 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $209,170 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $251,850 |
Podiatrist Salary in Other States
Related Podiatrist Salaries in Rhode Island
How other high-demand occupations in Rhode Island compare to Podiatrist ($159,760 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Podiatrist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physician in RI | $512,730 | +220.9% | $246.50/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in RI | $467,160 | +192.4% | $224.60/hr |
| Cardiologist in RI | $395,610 | +147.6% | $190.20/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in RI | $379,490 | +137.5% | $182.45/hr |
| Psychiatrist in RI | $287,610 | +80.0% | $138.27/hr |
| Pediatrician in RI | $218,080 | +36.5% | $104.85/hr |
| Surgeon in RI | $199,990 | +25.2% | $96.15/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in RI | $166,390 | +4.1% | $80.00/hr |
| Dentist in RI | $161,560 | +1.1% | $77.67/hr |
| Physician Assistant in RI | $139,930 | -12.4% | $67.27/hr |
| Nurse Practitioner in RI | $135,970 | -14.9% | $65.37/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in RI | $135,180 | -15.4% | $64.99/hr |