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Podiatrists in Utah

Podiatrists in Utah

Thinking about a career as a Podiatrists in Utah? Below are the key facts. Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

What do Podiatrists Make in Utah?

For podiatrists working in Utah, the median annual wage is $146,330 per year (or about $70.35/hour).

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $64,920 $31.21
25th percentile $131,870 $63.40
Median (50th) $146,330 $70.35
75th percentile n/a n/a
90th percentile n/a n/a
Salary ranges for Podiatrists in Utah

The job concentration index in Utah compared to the national average — is 0.84, meaning fewer podiatrists per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, podiatrists earn a median of $141,542 per year ($68.05/hour), above the Utah median.

Podiatrists earnings in Utah vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 2,849,753 podiatrists nationwide. In Utah alone, around 90 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 140 podiatrists.

Podiatrists in Utah vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Podiatrists

Top Utah Metros for Podiatrists

These are the Utah metros with the most podiatrists in Utah.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT 30 $153,900

Top States for Podiatrists Employment

The table below shows the states where the most podiatrists work.

State Number Employed
New York 1,210
California 930
Florida 820
Texas 490
Ohio 440
Pennsylvania 410
New Jersey 350
Virginia 280
North Carolina 270
Arizona 250
Indiana 210
Washington 200
Wisconsin 190
Massachusetts 170
Georgia 150
Minnesota 150
Oregon 140
Colorado 140
Missouri 140
Connecticut 130

Highest-Paying States for Podiatrists

The highest-paying states for podiatrists.

State Annual Median Salary
South Dakota $234,480
Washington $228,170
New Mexico $227,130
Minnesota $224,280
North Carolina $221,370
Nevada $216,900
Tennessee $213,180
New Hampshire $211,000
Connecticut $208,310
Kentucky $198,990

Skills

Key podiatrists skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Speaking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Active Learning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Judgment and Decision Making  3.9 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Medicine and Dentistry  5.0 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  4.6 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.6 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  4.1 / 5
0
5
Computers and Electronics  3.8 / 5
0
5
Biology  3.8 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Top abilities for podiatrists, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Deductive Reasoning  4.2 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.1 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  4.1 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  4.1 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, podiatrists typically:

  • Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
  • Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
  • Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
  • Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
  • Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, or abscesses.
  • Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
  • Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
  • Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
  • Perform administrative duties, such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, or keeping records.
  • Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
  • Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.

Work Activities

  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Getting Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Processing Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Facebook

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

  • Medicine
  • Podiatric Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs

Other careers like podiatrists include:

Also Known As

Attending Physician, Chiropodist, Doctor Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (DPM and Surgery), Doctor of Podiatry, Foot Doctor, Foot Orthopedist, Foot Roentgenologist, Foot Specialist, Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Orthopedic Podiatrist, Physician, Podiatric Medicine Doctor (DPM), Podiatric Physician.

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