American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
 
 
   

What do DPMs earn?

Earnings of podiatrists depend upon geographic location, type of practice, number of patients seen per week, years of experience, etc.  According to a survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA 2008 Podiatric Practice Survey), the average NET income of full-time (30+ hrs/week) podiatric physicians in 2008 was as follows:

 

  

Net income range (after practice expenses) in 2008

 

Percentage of podiatrists with that level of income in 2008

 Less than $25,000

<1%

$25,000 - $75,000

11%

$76,000 - $100,000

14%

 $101,000 - $150,000

30%

$151,000 - $200,000

21%

 $201,000 - $250,000

8%

 $251,000 – 300,000

4%

 More than $300,000

11%

 The average net income increased from an estimated $134,000 in 2001 and $154,000 in 2004 to $189,030 in 2006 and $190,670 in 2008.