How much does a dermatologist make in Chicago?
$435,800a year
Median yearly pay for dermatologists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $209.50 an hour or $36,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $209.50
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 31
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $148,600Median: $435,800Highest 10%: $538,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $148,600 | $71.42 | |
| 25th | $435,700 | $209.49 | |
| Median | $435,800 | $209.50 | |
| 75th | $435,800 | $209.50 | |
| 90th | $538,200 | $258.74 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for dermatologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dermatologist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $209.50 ($435,800 a year).
Do dermatologists make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $435,800 against $328,700 nationally, 33% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $435,800, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for dermatologist pay?
4 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a dermatologist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $148,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $538,200 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.