Podiatrists vs. Registered Nurses: Who Earns More?
Podiatristss out-earn Registered Nursess by $63K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Podiatristss land at $160,300 and Registered Nursess at $97,550. The education gap is real: podiatrist programs typically require doctoral or professional degree, while registered nurse programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Podiatristss is District of Columbia ($265,740); for Registered Nursess it's California ($140,270).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Podiatrists median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Podiatristss or Registered Nursess?
Podiatristss earn more nationally. The median is $160,300 for Podiatristss versus $97,550 for Registered Nursess, a difference of $63K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Podiatrists or Registered Nurses?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
Which requires more education, Podiatrists or Registered Nurses?
Podiatrists typically requires doctoral or professional degree. Registered Nurses requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Podiatristss get paid the most?
District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Podiatristss at $265,740/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Podiatrists vs. Registered Nurses pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In District of Columbia, Podiatristss earn $265,740 vs. $102,540 for Registered Nursess. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.