Career Paths From Podiatrists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Ophthalmologists, Except PediatricLateral Move92.8% skill match
Podiatrists and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 87% higher.
Current median salary
$160,300
Target median salary
$300,080
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
NeurologistsLateral Move91.9% skill match
Podiatrists and Neurologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Neurologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 55% higher.
Current median salary
$160,300
Target median salary
$248,560
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
OrthodontistsLateral Move96.2% skill match
Podiatrists and Orthodontists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Orthodontists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 80% higher.
Current median salary
$160,300
Target median salary
$289,140
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Dentists, GeneralLateral Move95.7% skill match
Podiatrists and Dentists, General share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Dentists, General sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 7% higher.
Current median salary
$160,300
Target median salary
$170,950
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
OptometristsLateral Move92.1% skill match
Podiatrists and Optometrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Optometrists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 15% lower.
Current median salary
$160,300
Target median salary
$136,570
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
ProsthodontistsLateral Move93.1% skill match
Podiatrists and Prosthodontists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Prosthodontists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 94% higher.
Current median salary
$160,300
Target median salary
$311,180
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Nurse PractitionersLateral Move92% skill match
Podiatrists and Nurse Practitioners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Nurse Practitioners sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 17% lower.
Current median salary
$160,300
Target median salary
$132,300
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
ChiropractorsLateral Move91.9% skill match
Podiatrists and Chiropractors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Chiropractors sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 51% lower.
Current median salary
$160,300
Target median salary
$79,200
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
VeterinariansLateral Move95.8% skill match
Podiatrists and Veterinarians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Veterinarians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 19% lower.
Current median salary
$160,300
Target median salary
$130,100
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
PharmacistsLateral Move92.5% skill match
Podiatrists and Pharmacists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Pharmacists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 12% lower.
Current median salary
$160,300
Target median salary
$140,910
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Occupational TherapistsLateral Move92.1% skill match
Podiatrists and Occupational Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Occupational Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 37% lower.
Current median salary
$160,300
Target median salary
$100,330
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Athletic TrainersLateral Move94% skill match
Podiatrists and Athletic Trainers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Athletic Trainers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 61% lower.
Current median salary
$160,300
Target median salary
$62,520
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Medical DosimetristsLateral Move93.2% skill match
Podiatrists and Medical Dosimetrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Medical Dosimetrists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 8% lower.
Current median salary
$160,300
Target median salary
$147,470
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Registered NursesLateral Move92.6% skill match
Podiatrists and Registered Nurses share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Registered Nurses sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 39% lower.
Current median salary
$160,300
Target median salary
$97,550
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Coaches and ScoutsCareer Change92.6% skill match
Podiatrists and Coaches and Scouts share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Coaches and Scouts is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 70% lower.
Current median salary
$160,300
Target median salary
$47,320
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.