Podiatrist Salary in Washington
Based on 140+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$232,970
$112.00/hr
vs National Average
$178,284
+30.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$68K – $341K
140 employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Podiatrist in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,790 |
| 25th percentile | $129,250 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $232,970 |
| 75th percentile | $293,380 |
| 90th percentile | $340,910 |
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 Washington 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 Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Washington) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $186,120 |
| 2023 | $195,270 |
| 2024 | $228,170 |
| 2025 | $232,970 |
| 2026 (projected) | $237,871 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $186,120 | $147,393 |
| 2023 | $195,270 | $156,589 |
| 2024 | $228,170 | $165,838 |
| 2025 | $232,970 | $178,284 |
| 2026 (projected) | $237,871 | $182,035 |
Podiatrist Salary by Experience Level in Washington
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $129,250 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $232,970 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $293,380 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $340,910 |
Podiatrist Salary in Other States
Related Podiatrist Salaries in Washington
How other high-demand occupations in Washington compare to Podiatrist ($232,970 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Podiatrist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in WA | $656,330 | +181.7% | $315.54/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in WA | $499,990 | +114.6% | $240.38/hr |
| Surgeon in WA | $479,460 | +105.8% | $230.51/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in WA | $380,870 | +63.5% | $183.11/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in WA | $343,140 | +47.3% | $164.97/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in WA | $340,010 | +45.9% | $163.47/hr |
| Psychiatrist in WA | $304,920 | +30.9% | $146.60/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in WA | $292,900 | +25.7% | $140.82/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in WA | $274,390 | +17.8% | $131.92/hr |
| Dentist in WA | $169,730 | -27.1% | $81.60/hr |
| Pediatrician in WA | $169,540 | -27.2% | $81.51/hr |
| Physician Assistant in WA | $164,360 | -29.5% | $79.02/hr |