How much does a dermatologist make in Atlanta?
$284,600a year
Median yearly pay for dermatologists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $136.84 an hour or $23,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $136.84
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 31
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,400Median: $284,600Highest 10%: $324,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,400 | $49.71 | |
| 25th | $181,100 | $87.08 | |
| Median | $284,600 | $136.84 | |
| 75th | $284,600 | $136.84 | |
| 90th | $324,300 | $155.91 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for dermatologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dermatologist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $136.84 ($284,600 a year).
Do dermatologists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $284,600 against $328,700 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for dermatologist pay?
15 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a dermatologist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $103,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $324,300 or more.
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.