Podiatrists pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $381,780 or more. The middle half of podiatrists in Boston earn between $120,550 and $324,990.
- $79K10th
- $121K25th
- $240KMedian
- $325K75th
- $382K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $231,120 | $19,260 | $111.12 |
| Median | $239,990 | $19,999 | $115.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $120,550 | $10,046 | $57.96 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $324,990 | $27,082 | $156.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Podiatrists pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Podiatrists in Boston earn 6% more than the Massachusetts average ($217,080) and 32% more than the U.S. average ($175,480). At the median the gap is +50% against the U.S. median of $160,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $231,120 | $239,990 | $79,380 | $381,780 | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $217,080 | $217,700 | $79,380 | $350,120 | 170 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $231,120, a single filer in Boston takes home about $159,551 a year, or $13,296 a month and $6,137 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $170,787 | $14,232 |
| Working in MA | $159,551 | $13,296 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for podiatrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $231,120 buys what about $213,474 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Podiatrists salary in nearby metro areas
- Manchester, NH$233,950
- Providence, RI$163,180
- Norwich, CT$184,410
- Hartford, CT$190,430
- New Haven, CT$204,250
- Bridgeport, CT$232,680
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 Boston: questions
How much do podiatrists make an hour in Boston?
$111.12 an hour on average, and $115.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level podiatrists salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $120,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the podiatrists take-home pay in Boston?
About $159,551 a year ($13,296 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $231,120. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do podiatrists earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.2%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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