Podiatrists pay range in Birmingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $220,480 or more. The middle half of podiatrists in Birmingham earn between $133,360 and $169,780.
- $69K10th
- $133K25th
- $170KMedian
- $170K75th
- $220K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $151,650 | $12,638 | $72.91 |
| Median | $169,780 | $14,148 | $81.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $133,360 | $11,113 | $64.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $169,780 | $14,148 | $81.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Podiatrists pay in Birmingham vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Podiatrists in Birmingham earn 4% less than the Alabama average ($157,860) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($175,480). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $160,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $151,650 | $169,780 | $68,950 | $220,480 | 50 |
| Alabama | $157,860 | $161,820 | $66,400 | $248,770 | 90 |
| 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 Birmingham
On the average salary of $151,650, a single filer in Birmingham takes home about $108,833 a year, or $9,069 a month and $4,186 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Is Birmingham a good place for podiatrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Birmingham area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $151,650 buys what about $165,477 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Birmingham ($47,770). A typical home costs $262,556, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Podiatrists salary in nearby metro areas
- Atlanta, GA$172,470
- Louisville, KY$164,340
- Charlotte, NC$242,090
- Jacksonville, FL$170,230
- Cincinnati, OH$186,390
- St. Louis, MO$145,080
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 Birmingham: questions
How much do podiatrists make an hour in Birmingham?
$72.91 an hour on average, and $81.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level podiatrists salary in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $133,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the podiatrists take-home pay in Birmingham?
About $108,833 a year ($9,069 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $151,650. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do podiatrists earn more in Birmingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less 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 Birmingham, AL (13820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.1%.
- 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). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.39, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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