Podiatrists pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $242,490 or more. The middle half of podiatrists in Detroit earn between $112,020 and $228,820.
- $60K10th
- $112K25th
- $169KMedian
- $229K75th
- $242K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $161,760 | $13,480 | $77.77 |
| Median | $168,940 | $14,078 | $81.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $112,020 | $9,335 | $53.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $228,820 | $19,068 | $110.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Podiatrists pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Podiatrists in Detroit earn 3% less than the Michigan average ($167,330) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($175,480). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $160,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $161,760 | $168,940 | $60,490 | $242,490 | 220 |
| Michigan | $167,330 | $162,140 | $60,490 | $242,490 | 350 |
| 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 Detroit
On the average salary of $161,760, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $111,458 a year, or $9,288 a month and $4,287 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for podiatrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $161,760 buys what about $161,279 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Podiatrists salary in nearby metro areas
- Cleveland, OH$123,340
- Columbus, OH$142,430
- Dayton, OH$129,200
- Buffalo, NY$127,210
- Pittsburgh, PA$194,960
- 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 Detroit: questions
How much do podiatrists make an hour in Detroit?
$77.77 an hour on average, and $81.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level podiatrists salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $112,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the podiatrists take-home pay in Detroit?
About $111,458 a year ($9,288 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $161,760. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do podiatrists earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 18.6%.
- 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 Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.90, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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