Dermatologist Salary
Dermatologists earn a median $239,200+ a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$239,200+
BLS top-coded wage
Range
$102,810 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
11,370
across the U.S.
Why does it say $239,200+? The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish exact wages above $239,200 a year — it reports them only as “$239,200 or more.” That means the typical dermatologist earns at least this much, and many earn considerably more. In 5 states the median falls below the cap and is shown exactly in the state table below.
What dermatologists do
Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +6.8% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 400
- Self-employed
- 4%
Employment of dermatologists is projected to grow 6.8% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Dermatologist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$233,176
per year · effective tax rate 29.1%
$19,431Monthly
$9,716Twice a month
$8,968Every 2 weeks
$112.10Hourly
- Federal income tax$78,190
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$5,925
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$233,176
Marginal rate: 35% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $102,810 | $49.43 | $81,157 |
| 25th percentile | $139,990 | $67.30 | $106,949 |
| Median (50th) | $328,730+ | $158.04 | $233,176 |
| 75th percentile | $452,450+ | $217.52 | $310,687 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $578,560+ | $278.15 | $389,695 |
Dermatologist salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $239,200+ | — | $364,846 | $79,450 – $239,200+ | 260 |
| Washington | $239,200+ | — | $356,872 | $98,650 – $239,200+ | 170 |
| New Hampshire | $239,200+ | — | $350,645 | $76,450 – $239,200+ | 50 |
| Maryland | $239,200+ | — | $280,836 | $161,540 – $239,200+ | 120 |
| Delaware | $239,200+ | — | $276,376 | $207,450 – $239,200+ | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $239,200+ | — | $279,161 | $77,440 – $239,200+ | 160 |
| Illinois | $239,200+ | — | $278,799 | $148,550 – $239,200+ | — |
| Tennessee | $239,200+ | — | $298,896 | $70,330 – $239,200+ | 100 |
| Iowa | $239,200+ | — | $277,973 | $233,890 – $239,200+ | — |
| Arkansas | $239,200+ | — | $275,400 | $139,260 – $239,200+ | 40 |
| Nevada | $239,200+ | — | $289,987 | $115,940 – $239,200+ | — |
| Michigan | $239,200+ | — | $269,785 | $103,490 – $239,200+ | — |
| Colorado | $239,200+ | — | $260,242 | $153,340 – $239,200+ | 260 |
| Alabama | $239,200+ | — | $254,950 | $110,530 – $239,200+ | — |
| New York | $239,200+ | — | $239,087 | $106,320 – $239,200+ | 2,070 |
| Ohio | $239,200+ | — | $251,819 | $67,020 – $239,200+ | — |
| North Carolina | $239,200+ | — | $243,223 | $186,700 – $239,200+ | 800 |
| Nebraska | $239,200+ | — | $237,022 | $103,620 – $239,200+ | — |
| Idaho | $239,200+ | — | $190,016 | $124,890 – $239,200+ | 60 |
| Virginia | $239,200+ | — | $187,395 | $107,590 – $239,200+ | — |
| South Carolina | $239,200+ | — | $175,298 | $165,600 – $239,200+ | 180 |
| Maine | $239,200+ | — | $160,485 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | — |
| Mississippi | $239,200+ | — | $167,256 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 70 |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | — | $154,712 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 160 |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200+ | — | $168,748 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | — |
| Utah | $239,200+ | — | $166,294 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 50 |
| Arizona | $233,270 | — | $166,576 | $103,990 – $239,200+ | — |
| Indiana | $225,200 | — | $160,287 | $104,670 – $239,200+ | 110 |
| Texas | $218,670 | +26.8% | $162,614 | $98,500 – $239,200+ | 780 |
| Kentucky | $195,830 | — | $139,082 | $124,570 – $239,200+ | — |
| Connecticut | $165,040 | — | $116,318 | $74,480 – $239,200+ | — |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Neurologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.4% |
| Family Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Cardiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.6% |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.5% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dermatologist make?
The national median salary for dermatologists is at least $239,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,810 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays dermatologists the most?
Minnesota has the highest median pay at $239,200+.
How many dermatologists are there in the U.S.?
About 11,370 people work as dermatologists nationwide.