The average salary for a dermatologist in the United States is $342,860, but the range typically falls between $180,750 and >$239,200. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $164.84, with a range between $86.9 and >$115.00.
There are approximately 12,040 people employed as a dermatologist in the United States. With New York, Texas, California employing the highest number of dermatologists.The state with the best pay for a dermatologist is Tennessee, with an average annual salary of $282,130, while Wisconsin has the lowest average annual salary of >$239,200.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $103,000 | $49.52 |
| 25th Percentile | $180,750 | $86.9 |
| Median | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
| 75th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
| 90th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
The salary of a dermatologist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a dermatologist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for dermatologists are Tennessee, California, Texas, West Virginia, Alabama while the worst states are Wisconsin, Washington, Virginia, South Carolina, Rhode Island.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $113,510 | $412,820 | >$239,200 |
| Arizona | $115,760 | $438,170 | >$239,200 |
| Arkansas | $130,770 | $318,560 | >$239,200 |
| California | $157,560 | $313,330 | >$239,200 |
| Georgia | $91,180 | $275,670 | >$239,200 |
| Hawaii | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| Idaho | $219,120 | $525,040 | >$239,200 |
| Illinois | $78,180 | $333,160 | >$239,200 |
| Indiana | $108,880 | $402,260 | >$239,200 |
| Iowa | $224,510 | $395,110 | >$239,200 |
| Maryland | $189,420 | $311,250 | >$239,200 |
| Michigan | $152,030 | $314,880 | >$239,200 |
| Minnesota | $222,660 | $581,560 | >$239,200 |
| Mississippi | $185,000 | $332,770 | >$239,200 |
| Montana | $136,150 | $410,750 | >$239,200 |
| Nevada | $107,640 | $329,160 | >$239,200 |
| New Hampshire | $70,980 | $345,570 | >$239,200 |
| New York | $83,720 | $305,150 | >$239,200 |
| North Carolina | $175,180 | $349,310 | >$239,200 |
| Ohio | $82,790 | $302,180 | >$239,200 |
| Oregon | $221,990 | $481,330 | >$239,200 |
| Pennsylvania | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| Rhode Island | $138,220 | $297,670 | >$239,200 |
| South Carolina | $144,870 | $238,840 | >$239,200 |
| Tennessee | $120,430 | $282,130 | >$239,200 |
| Texas | $165,840 | $276,120 | >$239,200 |
| Virginia | $104,900 | $315,720 | >$239,200 |
| Washington | $71,200 | $349,790 | >$239,200 |
| West Virginia | $65,000 | $176,070 | >$239,200 |
| Wisconsin | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
Even between cities, the salary of a dermatologist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for dermatologists is Kansas City, MO with an average salary of $531,000.The city with the lowest average salary for dermatologists is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area, TN with an average salary of $229,420.
Areas with highest average salaries for dermatologists
Areas with lowest average salaries for dermatologists
The number of dermatologists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of dermatologists has increased by 2,810. On average, the number of dermatologists has been increasing by 10.1% each year. The salary of dermatologists has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of dermatologists has increased by $40,120. On average, the salary of dermatologists has been increasing by 4.4% each year.
Dermatologists are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for dermatologists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
$205,860 per year
$270,560 per year
$89,020 per year
$84,260 per year
$245,450 per year
$75,250 per year
