Podiatrist Salary in Texas
Based on 500+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$175,520
$84.38/hr
vs National Average
$178,284
-1.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$97K – $395K
500 employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Podiatrist in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,700 |
| 25th percentile | $106,630 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $175,520 |
| 75th percentile | $237,020 |
| 90th percentile | $394,970 |
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 Texas 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 Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Texas) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $155,350 |
| 2023 | $173,660 |
| 2024 | $160,310 |
| 2025 | $175,520 |
| 2026 (projected) | $186,051 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $155,350 | $147,393 |
| 2023 | $173,660 | $156,589 |
| 2024 | $160,310 | $165,838 |
| 2025 | $175,520 | $178,284 |
| 2026 (projected) | $186,051 | $188,981 |
Podiatrist Salary by Experience Level in Texas
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $106,630 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $175,520 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $237,020 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $394,970 |
Podiatrist Salary in Other States
Related Podiatrist Salaries in Texas
How other high-demand occupations in Texas compare to Podiatrist ($175,520 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Podiatrist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in TX | $410,150 | +133.7% | $197.19/hr |
| Radiologist in TX | $319,320 | +81.9% | $153.52/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in TX | $316,830 | +80.5% | $152.32/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in TX | $271,960 | +54.9% | $130.75/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in TX | $269,110 | +53.3% | $129.38/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in TX | $244,990 | +39.6% | $117.78/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in TX | $235,710 | +34.3% | $113.32/hr |
| Psychiatrist in TX | $228,460 | +30.2% | $109.84/hr |
| Surgeon in TX | $222,820 | +26.9% | $107.13/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in TX | $215,230 | +22.6% | $103.48/hr |
| Pediatrician in TX | $173,360 | -1.2% | $83.35/hr |
| Dentist in TX | $162,360 | -7.5% | $78.06/hr |