Podiatrists pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $295,480 or more. The middle half of podiatrists in Louisville earn between $73,050 and $261,140.
- $40K10th
- $73K25th
- $127KMedian
- $261K75th
- $295K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $164,340 | $13,695 | $79.01 |
| Median | $127,300 | $10,608 | $61.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $73,050 | $6,088 | $35.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $261,140 | $21,762 | $125.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Podiatrists pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Podiatrists in Louisville earn 18% less than the Kentucky average ($200,500) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($175,480). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $160,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $164,340 | $127,300 | $40,280 | $295,480 | 30 |
| Kentucky | $200,500 | $201,260 | $54,090 | $404,130 | 80 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $164,340, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $114,343 a year, or $9,529 a month and $4,398 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $118,692 | $9,891 |
| Working in KY | $114,343 | $9,529 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for podiatrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $164,340 buys what about $176,569 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Podiatrists salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$186,390
- Indianapolis, IN$152,150
- Dayton, OH$129,200
- Columbus, OH$142,430
- St. Louis, MO$145,080
- Chicago, IL$177,780
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 Louisville: questions
How much do podiatrists make an hour in Louisville?
$79.01 an hour on average, and $61.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level podiatrists salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $73,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the podiatrists take-home pay in Louisville?
About $114,343 a year ($9,529 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $164,340. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do podiatrists earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.3%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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