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Podiatrist

Class code 7977 · Bargaining Unit R16

Authorized salary ranges

What CalHR authorizes this class to be paid.
RangeMonthlyAnnual
A$9,578 to $13,439$114,936 to $161,268
B$10,046 to $14,104$120,552 to $169,248
C$10,529 to $16,263$126,348 to $195,156
S$10,614 to $20,178$127,368 to $242,136
T$11,115 to $21,691$133,380 to $260,292
U$11,632 to $25,648$139,584 to $307,776
V$14,378 to $20,178$172,536 to $242,136
W$15,457 to $21,691$185,484 to $260,292
Y$16,617 to $25,648$199,404 to $307,776

Representation

Union of American Physicians and Dentists represents Bargaining Unit R16, Physicians, Dentists and Podiatrists.

Where these jobs are

2 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.

DepartmentEmployees
Department of Veterans Affairs2

Against the market

The BLS median wage for Podiatrists across all California employers was $201,300 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $114,936 to $307,776 a year.

Footnotes

  • Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)

Pay scale effective . Payroll data through 2025.