How much does a dermatologist make in Houston?
$207,000a year
Median yearly pay for dermatologists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $99.52 an hour or $17,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $99.52
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,860Median: $207,000Highest 10%: $363,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,860 | $36.95 | |
| 25th | $207,000 | $99.52 | |
| Median | $207,000 | $99.52 | |
| 75th | $350,000 | $168.26 | |
| 90th | $363,100 | $174.55 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for dermatologists.
| San Antonio, TX | $336,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $232,900 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Cardiologist | $187,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dermatologist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $99.52 ($207,000 a year).
Do dermatologists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $207,000 against $328,700 nationally, 37% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $218,700, so Houston pays 5% less.
Where does Houston rank for dermatologist pay?
31 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a dermatologist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $363,100 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.