What dermatologists earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).
a year, or $94.15 an hour. That is 40% less than the national median of $328,730.
The middle half of dermatologists in Kentucky earn $164,800 to $370,550.
Kentucky pays dermatologists more than 1 of the other 30 states. Highest: Minnesota ($625,790).
Dermatologists employed in Kentucky.
Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them, including metro areas that cross into neighboring states.. Click a column to sort.
| Area | Pay a year | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $128.02 | 130 |
Dermatologists in Kentucky earned a median of $195,830 a year ($94.15 an hour) in May 2025, 40% less than the national median of $328,730. The middle half earned $164,800 to $370,550.
Kentucky ranks #30 of 31 states for dermatologists pay. Minnesota pays the most, at $625,790 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.