Dermatologist salary
What dermatologists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$328,730$158.04 per hour
Average pay$323,530$155.55 per hour
Middle half earn$139,990 – $452,450Top 10%: $578,560+
Jobs11,370Employed nationwide
Dermatologist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $394,550 | $189.69 | – | – |
| Arizona | $233,270 | $112.15 | – | – |
| Arkansas | $422,060 | $202.91 | 40 | 0.03 |
| California | – | – | 740 | 0.04 |
| Colorado | $398,810 | $191.74 | 260 | 0.09 |
| Connecticut | $165,040 | $79.34 | – | – |
| Delaware | $442,120 | $212.56 | 40 | 0.09 |
| Hawaii | – | – | 80 | 0.13 |
| Idaho | $281,920 | $135.54 | 60 | 0.07 |
| Illinois | $435,750 | $209.49 | – | – |
| Indiana | $225,200 | $108.27 | 110 | 0.03 |
| Iowa | $424,970 | $204.31 | – | – |
| Kentucky | $195,830 | $94.15 | – | – |
| Maine | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – | – |
| Maryland | $442,210 | $212.60 | 120 | 0.04 |
| Michigan | $414,910 | $199.48 | – | – |
| Minnesota | $625,790 | $300.86 | 260 | 0.09 |
| Mississippi | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 70 | 0.06 |
| Nebraska | $359,580 | $172.88 | – | – |
| Nevada | $419,410 | $201.64 | – | – |
| New Hampshire | $516,230 | $248.19 | 50 | 0.07 |
| New Jersey | – | – | 350 | 0.08 |
| New York | $374,010 | $179.81 | 2,070 | 0.21 |
| North Carolina | $367,350 | $176.61 | 800 | 0.16 |
| Ohio | $373,640 | $179.64 | – | – |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 160 | 0.08 |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – | – |
| South Carolina | $259,990 | $124.99 | 180 | 0.08 |
| Tennessee | $433,630 | $208.48 | 100 | 0.03 |
| Texas | $218,670 | $105.13 | 780 | 0.06 |
| Utah | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 50 | 0.03 |
| Virginia | $280,060 | $134.65 | – | – |
| Washington | $526,170 | $252.97 | 170 | 0.05 |
| Wisconsin | $440,710 | $211.88 | 160 | 0.05 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $457,770 | 80 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $405,000 | 80 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $374,000 | 2,040 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $276,170 | 180 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $266,290 | 130 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $239,200+ | 60 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $239,200+ | 70 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $239,200+ | 90 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $232,910 | 80 |
| Tucson, AZ | $231,030 | 80 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $207,000 | 370 |
Metro areas with the most dermatologists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,040 | $374,000 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 370 | $207,000 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 180 | $276,170 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 130 | $266,290 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 90 | $239,200+ |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 80 | $232,910 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | 80 | $457,770 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | 80 | $405,000 |
| Tucson, AZ | 80 | $231,030 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | 70 | $239,200+ |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 60 | $239,200+ |
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Questions
How much does a dermatologist make?
The median pay for dermatologists in the U.S. was $328,730 a year ($158.04 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $139,990 and $452,450.
Which states pay dermatologists the most?
The highest pay was in Minnesota ($625,790), Washington ($526,170), New Hampshire ($516,230), Maryland ($442,210), Delaware ($442,120). The lowest was in Connecticut ($165,040), Kentucky ($195,830), Texas ($218,670).
How many dermatologists are there in the U.S.?
About 11,370 people were employed as dermatologists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.