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Compare podiatrist (dpm) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$165,838
across 39 states
Avg. Time to License
10.2 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$437
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $140,580#27 | 11.2 yr#47 | $350#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | — | 10.2 yr#2 | $550#40 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $149,990#23 | 10.2 yr#2 | $650#48 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $113,580#38 | 10.2 yr#2 | $210#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $193,510#12 | 11.2 yr#47 | $1,318#51 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $174,660#14 | 10.2 yr#2 | $443#29 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $208,310#9 | 10.2 yr#2 | $565#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $187,180#13 | 10.2 yr#2 | $359#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | — | 10.2 yr#2 | $405#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $155,970#21 | 10.2 yr#2 | $605#47 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $145,580#26 | 9.2 yr#1 | $350#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | — | 10.2 yr#2 | $450#30 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $101,570#39 | 10.2 yr#2 | $350#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | — | 10.2 yr#2 | $500#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $133,320#30 | 10.2 yr#2 | $150#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $126,790#35 | 10.2 yr#2 | $350#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $169,060#16 | 10.2 yr#2 | $425#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $198,990#10 | 10.2 yr#2 | $350#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $167,000#17 | 10.2 yr#2 | $500#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $161,800#18 | 10.2 yr#2 | $350#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $194,670#11 | 10.2 yr#2 | $600#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $128,160#34 | 10.2 yr#2 | $456#33 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $128,500#33 | 11.2 yr#47 | $435#28 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $224,280#4 | 10.2 yr#2 | $350#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | — | 10.2 yr#2 | $500#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $128,680#32 | 10.2 yr#2 | $250#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | — | 10.2 yr#2 | $350#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | — | 10.2 yr#2 | $375#24 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $216,900#6 | 10.2 yr#2 | $700#49 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $211,000#8 | 10.2 yr#2 | $350#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $138,220#29 | 11.2 yr#47 | $525#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $227,130#3 | 10.2 yr#2 | $300#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $117,220#37 | 11.2 yr#47 | $377#25 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $221,370#5 | 10.2 yr#2 | $500#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | — | 10.2 yr#2 | $350#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $119,570#36 | 10.2 yr#2 | $550#40 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | — | 10.2 yr#2 | $550#40 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | — | 10.2 yr#2 | $575#44 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $147,690#24 | 10.2 yr#2 | $95#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $154,070#22 | 10.2 yr#2 | $300#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $161,250#19 | 10.2 yr#2 | $350#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $234,480#1 | 10.2 yr#2 | $350#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $213,180#7 | 10.2 yr#2 | $350#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $160,310#20 | 10.2 yr#2 | $700#49 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $146,330#25 | 10.2 yr#2 | $350#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | — | 10.2 yr#2 | $350#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $139,770#28 | 10.2 yr#2 | $475#34 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $228,170#2 | 10.2 yr#2 | $600#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $128,760#31 | 10.2 yr#2 | $450#30 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $170,090#15 | 10.2 yr#2 | $138#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | — | 10.2 yr#2 | $450#30 | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.