Podiatrists pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $314,640 or more. The middle half of podiatrists in Albuquerque earn between $68,300 and $236,480.
- $59K10th
- $68K25th
- $135KMedian
- $236K75th
- $315K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $160,930 | $13,411 | $77.37 |
| Median | $134,900 | $11,242 | $64.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,300 | $5,692 | $32.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $236,480 | $19,707 | $113.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Podiatrists pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Podiatrists in Albuquerque earn 10% less than the New Mexico average ($179,300) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($175,480). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $160,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $160,930 | $134,900 | $58,930 | $314,640 | 40 |
| New Mexico | $179,300 | $202,690 | $58,930 | $314,640 | 60 |
| 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 Albuquerque
On the average salary of $160,930, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $114,707 a year, or $9,559 a month and $4,412 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 (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for podiatrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $160,930 buys what about $168,432 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Podiatrists salary in nearby metro areas
- Denver, CO$161,650
- Phoenix, AZ$137,700
- Tucson, AZ$109,860
- Las Vegas, NV$173,000
- Salt Lake City, UT$179,440
- Riverside, CA$200,220
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 Albuquerque: questions
How much do podiatrists make an hour in Albuquerque?
$77.37 an hour on average, and $64.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level podiatrists salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the podiatrists take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $114,707 a year ($9,559 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $160,930.
Do podiatrists earn more in Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.9%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.61, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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