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For Educators: Military Resources
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For Educators: Military Resources

Podiatrists

Median Salary
141,650
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

What sectors do they work in?

Self-employed

57%

Private for profit

33%

Private not for profit

7%

State and local government

3%

Federal Government

1%

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What is the job outlook?

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$58,360

10%

$141,650

Median

$208,000+

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Doctoral degree

    52%

  • Post-doctoral training

    32%

  • First professional degree

    14%


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

No data available for this section.


Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Education and Training
  • Psychology

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.