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For Educators: Military Resources

Podiatrists

Median Salary
141,650
Job Outlook
+4%

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?

Skills

  • 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?

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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