How much does a dermatologist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $158.04 an hour or $27,390 a month.
- Hourly
- $158.04
- Average (mean)
- $323,500
- Jobs
- 11,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,800 | $49.43 | |
| 25th | $140,000 | $67.30 | |
| Median | $328,700 | $158.04 | |
| 75th | $452,500 | $217.52 | |
| 90th | $578,600 | $278.15 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Minnesota | $625,800 |
| Washington | $526,200 |
| New Hampshire | $516,200 |
| Maryland | $442,200 |
| Delaware | $442,100 |
| Wisconsin | $440,700 |
| Illinois | $435,800 |
| Tennessee | $433,600 |
| Iowa | $425,000 |
| Arkansas | $422,100 |
| Nevada | $419,400 |
| Michigan | $414,900 |
| Colorado | $398,800 |
| Alabama | $394,600 |
| New York | $374,000 |
| Ohio | $373,600 |
| North Carolina | $367,400 |
| Nebraska | $359,600 |
| Idaho | $281,900 |
| Virginia | $280,100 |
| South Carolina | $260,000 |
| Maine | $239,200 |
| Mississippi | $239,200 |
| Oregon | $239,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200 |
| Utah | $239,200 |
| Arizona | $233,300 |
| Indiana | $225,200 |
| Texas | $218,700 |
| Kentucky | $195,800 |
| Connecticut | $165,000 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $641,200 |
| Toledo, OH | $460,100 |
| Greensboro, NC | $457,800 |
| Chicago, IL | $435,800 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $419,400 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $405,000 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $398,800 |
| Tampa, FL | $397,700 |
| Omaha, NE | $393,200 |
| New York, NY | $374,000 |
| Naples, FL | $342,900 |
| Rochester, NY | $336,300 |
| San Antonio, TX | $336,000 |
| Washington, DC | $330,000 |
| Atlanta, GA | $284,600 |
In other countries
Dermatologist belongs to the international group "Generalist medical practitioners".
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- Anesthesiologist$391,500
- Cardiologist$496,000
- Emergency Medicine Physician$335,600
- Family Medicine Physician$244,200
- General Internal Medicine Physician$256,600
- Neurologist$248,600
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist$292,900
- Pediatrician$210,000
- Physician$312,400
- Psychiatrist$281,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dermatologist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $158.04 ($328,700 a year).
How much does a dermatologist make a month?
About $27,390 a month before tax, based on a median of $328,700 a year.
How much does a dermatologist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $102,800 or less a year ($49.43 an hour); the top 10% make $578,600 or more.
Which state pays dermatologists the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $625,800 a year, followed by Washington ($526,200) and New Hampshire ($516,200).
Which city pays dermatologists the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $641,200 a year.
How many dermatologists are there in the United States?
About 11,370 people work as dermatologists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.