Podiatrists pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $104,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $314,130 or more. The middle half of podiatrists in Charlotte earn between $147,900 and $314,120.
- $105K10th
- $148K25th
- $255KMedian
- $314K75th
- $314K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $242,090 | $20,174 | $116.39 |
| Median | $254,570 | $21,214 | $122.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $147,900 | $12,325 | $71.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $314,120 | $26,177 | $151.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Podiatrists pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Podiatrists in Charlotte earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($241,300) and 38% more than the U.S. average ($175,480). At the median the gap is +59% against the U.S. median of $160,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $242,090 | $254,570 | $104,920 | $314,130 | n/a |
| North Carolina | $241,300 | $215,420 | $103,970 | $382,360 | 240 |
| 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 Charlotte
On the average salary of $242,090, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $168,838 a year, or $14,070 a month and $6,494 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $168,838 | $14,070 |
| Working in SC | $166,342 | $13,862 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for podiatrists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $242,090 buys what about $248,685 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Podiatrists salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 1st of 2 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charlotte$242,090
- Raleigh$220,110
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 Charlotte: questions
How much do podiatrists make an hour in Charlotte?
$116.39 an hour on average, and $122.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level podiatrists salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $104,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $147,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the podiatrists take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $168,838 a year ($14,070 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $242,090.
Do podiatrists earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 38% more 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.7%.
- 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).
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