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Job outlook for foot and ankle surgeons in the United States
Are foot and ankle surgeon jobs in demand?
Yes, foot and ankle surgeon jobs are in demand. Foot and ankle surgeon demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Foot and ankle surgeon job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of foot and ankle surgeon jobs and the average foot and ankle surgeon salary over time.
Foot and ankle surgeon jobs over time
Foot and ankle surgeon job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 479 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 526 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 530 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 515 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 524 | 0.00% |
Average foot and ankle surgeon salary over time
Foot and ankle surgeon salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $440,772 | $211.91 | +6.4% |
| 2024 | $414,319 | $199.19 | --2.6% |
| 2023 | $425,182 | $204.41 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $419,242 | $201.56 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $409,691 | $196.97 | +4.6% |
Foot and ankle surgeon jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of foot and ankle surgeon job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where foot and ankle surgeons earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for foot and ankle surgeons
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 38 | 3% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 15 | 2% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 14 | 2% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 13 | 2% |
| 5 | New York | 19,849,399 | 115 | 1% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 89 | 1% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 69 | 1% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 65 | 1% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 62 | 1% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 61 | 1% |
| 11 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 51 | 1% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 48 | 1% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 45 | 1% |
| 14 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 34 | 1% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 19 | 1% |
| 16 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 16 | 1% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 11 | 1% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 8 | 1% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 7 | 1% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 4 | 1% |
Most common cities for foot and ankle surgeons
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 1 | 4% | $425,403 |
| 2 | Hot Springs | 1 | 3% | $266,819 |
| 3 | Lewiston | 1 | 3% | $439,400 |
| 4 | Parker | 1 | 2% | $238,427 |
Foot And Ankle Surgeon job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to foot and ankle surgeon professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the foot and ankle surgeon job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the foot and ankle surgeon industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of foot and ankle surgeon experts
Erica Sutton
Morehouse School of Medicine
Foot and ankle surgeon jobs
Updated December 19, 2020