Dermatologist Salary
Dermatologists earn a median $328,730 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$328,730
$158.04 per hour
Range
$102,810 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
11,370
across the U.S.
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 |
Best cities for dermatologists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $239,200+ | $239,081 | $212,398 | 2,040 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $239,200+
Dermatologist salary by state
| State | Median | 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 | $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+ | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dermatologist make?
The national median salary for dermatologists is $328,730 a year ($158.04 an hour). 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+. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many dermatologists are there in the U.S.?
About 11,370 people work as dermatologists nationwide.