Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$102,810
- 25th Percentile — Junior$139,990
- 50th Percentile — Median$328,730
- 75th Percentile — Senior$452,450
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$578,560
The top 10% of Dermatologists earn $578,560 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $102,810, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $510,270 | +57.7% |
| Hawaii (est.) | $501,472 | +55.0% |
| District of Columbia (est.) | $491,766 | +52.0% |
| Wisconsin | $459,550 | +42.0% |
| California (est.) | $459,413 | +42.0% |
| New Hampshire | $438,070 | +35.4% |
| Alaska (est.) | $427,060 | +32.0% |
| Massachusetts (est.) | $420,589 | +30.0% |
| New Jersey (est.) | $414,118 | +28.0% |
| Washington | $412,360 | +27.5% |
| Alabama | $401,500 | +24.1% |
| Maryland | $384,980 | +19.0% |
| Arkansas | $378,500 | +17.0% |
| Rhode Island (est.) | $372,060 | +15.0% |
| Delaware | $370,170 | +14.4% |
| Illinois | $367,430 | +13.6% |
| Iowa | $365,140 | +12.9% |
| North Carolina | $360,910 | +11.6% |
| Tennessee | $359,260 | +11.0% |
| Colorado | $357,840 | +10.6% |
| Nebraska | $352,480 | +8.9% |
| Indiana | $350,490 | +8.3% |
| Vermont (est.) | $349,412 | +8.0% |
| Arizona | $346,080 | +7.0% |
| Michigan | $344,770 | +6.6% |
| Nevada | $337,610 | +4.4% |
| New York | $334,230 | +3.3% |
| Virginia | $327,140 | +1.1% |
| Florida (est.) | $317,059 | -2.0% |
| Idaho | $314,760 | -2.7% |
| Ohio | $312,020 | -3.6% |
| Montana (est.) | $307,354 | -5.0% |
| Georgia (est.) | $300,883 | -7.0% |
| Wyoming (est.) | $300,883 | -7.0% |
| North Dakota (est.) | $297,648 | -8.0% |
| Texas | $291,630 | -9.9% |
| South Carolina | $287,560 | -11.1% |
| Louisiana (est.) | $284,706 | -12.0% |
| New Mexico (est.) | $284,706 | -12.0% |
| Missouri (est.) | $281,471 | -13.0% |
| South Dakota (est.) | $281,471 | -13.0% |
| Kansas (est.) | $275,000 | -15.0% |
| Oklahoma (est.) | $271,765 | -16.0% |
| Connecticut | $268,770 | -16.9% |
| West Virginia (est.) | $252,353 | -22.0% |
| Kentucky | $249,200 | -23.0% |
| Maine | $239,200 | -26.1% |
| Mississippi | $239,200 | -26.1% |
| Oregon | $239,200 | -26.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200 | -26.1% |
| Utah | $239,200 | -26.1% |
What Factors Affect Dermatologists Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Dermatologists is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Minnesota pays an average of $510,270, while Utah pays $239,200 — a gap of $271,070 per year.
The middle half of Dermatologists earn between $139,990 and $452,450 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,810, while the top 10% earn more than $578,560.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Dermatologists?
The average salary for Dermatologists in the United States is $323,530 per year, with a median of $328,730.
What is the starting salary for Dermatologists?
Entry-level Dermatologists typically earn between $102,810 and $139,990 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Dermatologists the most?
Minnesota pays Dermatologists the most at $510,270 per year on average, followed by Wisconsin ($459,550) and New Hampshire ($438,070).
How much do Dermatologists make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $323,530, Dermatologists earn approximately $155.54 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Dermatologists a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 11,370 Dermatologists jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $323,530 and a median of $328,730 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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