DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
29-1081 Podiatrists
Occupational Description:
Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Central Minnesota | 20 | 6 | $92.44/hr | $13.12/hr | $28.13/hr | $52.52/hr | $79.56/hr | $81.00/hr | $81.00/hr |
| Minnesota | 150 | 27 | $88.29/hr | $9.27/hr | $27.20/hr | $30.98/hr | $76.98/hr | $81.00/hr | $81.00/hr |
| U S | 9,770 | 342 | $69.31/hr | $1.39/hr | $26.31/hr | $41.33/hr | $61.32/hr | $86.93/hr | $81.00/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2020 - 2030 | |
| Physician Assistants | 160 | $58.41/hr | 30.9% |
| Optometrists | 80 | $52.84/hr | 8.1% |
| Chiropractors | 30 | $41.67/hr | 7.5% |
Tasks for Podiatrists
- Diagnoses ailments, such as tumors, ulcers, fractures, skin or nail diseases, and deformities, utilizing urinalysis, blood tests, and x-rays.
- Corrects deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
- Treats conditions, such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses by surgical methods.
- Treats bone, muscle, and joint disorders.
- Prescribes corrective footwear.
- Makes and fits prosthetic appliances.
- Advises patients concerning continued treatment of disorders and foot care to prevent recurrence of disorders.
- Performs surgery.
- Refers patients to physician when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
- Prescribes drugs.
- Treats deformities by mechanical and electrical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths and short wave and low voltage currents.
