Podiatrists pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $243,650 or more. The middle half of podiatrists in Indianapolis earn between $75,220 and $188,510.
- $66K10th
- $75K25th
- $151KMedian
- $189K75th
- $244K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $152,150 | $12,679 | $73.15 |
| Median | $150,700 | $12,558 | $72.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,220 | $6,268 | $36.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $188,510 | $15,709 | $90.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Podiatrists pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Podiatrists in Indianapolis earn 4% more than the Indiana average ($145,650) and 13% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $152,150 | $150,700 | $66,120 | $243,650 | 120 |
| Indiana | $145,650 | $132,930 | $45,470 | $251,880 | 260 |
| 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 Indianapolis
On the average salary of $152,150, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $107,673 a year, or $8,973 a month and $4,141 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for podiatrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $152,150 buys what about $158,993 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Podiatrists salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$186,390
- Dayton, OH$129,200
- Louisville, KY$164,340
- Chicago, IL$177,780
- Columbus, OH$142,430
- Milwaukee, WI$149,900
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 Indianapolis: questions
How much do podiatrists make an hour in Indianapolis?
$73.15 an hour on average, and $72.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level podiatrists salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the podiatrists take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $107,673 a year ($8,973 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $152,150. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do podiatrists earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- 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). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.76, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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