Dermatologists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for dermatologists in the U.S. is $328,730 ($158.04 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $328,730
- Mean annual wage
- $323,530
- Median hourly wage
- $158.04
- Employment
- 11,370
11,370 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $102,810 | $49.43 |
| 25th percentile | $139,990 | $67.30 |
| Median (50th) | $328,730 | $158.04 |
| 75th percentile | $452,450 | $217.52 |
| 90th percentile | $578,560 | $278.15 |
Highest-paying states for dermatologists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $625,790 | 260 |
| Washington | $526,170 | 170 |
| New Hampshire | $516,230 | 50 |
| Maryland | $442,210 | 120 |
| Delaware | $442,120 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $440,710 | 160 |
| Illinois | $435,750 | — |
| Tennessee | $433,630 | 100 |
| Iowa | $424,970 | — |
| Arkansas | $422,060 | 40 |
Lowest-paying states
- Connecticut: $165,040 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $195,830 median annual wage
- Texas: $218,670 median annual wage
- Indiana: $225,200 median annual wage
- Arizona: $233,270 median annual wage
About this occupation
Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.
Typical tasks
- Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.
- Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.
- Provide therapies such as intralesional steroids, chemical peels, or comodo removal to treat age spots, sun damage, rough skin, discolored skin, or oily skin.
- Provide dermabrasion or laser abrasion to treat atrophic scars, elevated scars, or other skin conditions.
- Evaluate patients to determine eligibility for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, or microdermabrasion.
- Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral or professional degree | 100.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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