Podiatrists pay range in San Jose
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $454,140 or more. The middle half of podiatrists in San Jose earn between $103,270 and $321,880.
- $72K10th
- $103K25th
- $201KMedian
- $322K75th
- $454K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $222,700 | $18,558 | $107.07 |
| Median | $201,360 | $16,780 | $96.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,270 | $8,606 | $49.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $321,880 | $26,823 | $154.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Podiatrists pay in San Jose vs. California and the U.S.
Podiatrists in San Jose earn 5% more than the California average ($212,350) and 27% more than the U.S. average ($175,480). At the median the gap is +26% against the U.S. median of $160,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $222,700 | $201,360 | $72,220 | $454,140 | 50 |
| California | $212,350 | $201,300 | $85,480 | $362,110 | 1,000 |
| United States | $175,480 | $160,300 | $66,010 | $309,670 | 9,680 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Podiatrists salary after taxes in San Jose
On the average salary of $222,700, a single filer in San Jose takes home about $148,640 a year, or $12,387 a month and $5,717 every two weeks. Taxes take 33% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is San Jose a good place for podiatrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the San Jose area are 10% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 110.4), so the average $222,700 buys what about $201,679 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in San Jose ($84,050). A typical home costs $1,610,466, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Podiatrists salary in other California cities
San Jose ranks 3rd of 6 California metro areas for this job; San Diego pays the most ($240,610).
- San Diego$240,610
- San Francisco$230,250
- San Jose$222,700
- Sacramento$222,430
- Riverside$200,220
- Los Angeles$196,370
Highest-paying cities for podiatrists
Minneapolis, MN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($243,890).
- Minneapolis, MN$243,890
- Charlotte, NC$242,090
- San Diego, CA$240,610
- Manchester, NH$233,950
- Bridgeport, CT$232,680
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Podiatrists salary in San Jose: questions
How much do podiatrists make an hour in San Jose?
$107.07 an hour on average, and $96.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level podiatrists salary in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the podiatrists take-home pay in San Jose?
About $148,640 a year ($12,387 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $222,700. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do podiatrists earn more in San Jose than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% more than the U.S. average for this job ($175,480).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1081; area San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (41940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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