How much does a dermatologist make in San Diego?
$233,400a year
Median yearly pay for dermatologists in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $112.20 an hour or $19,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $112.20
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 31
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,630Median: $233,400Highest 10%: $558,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,630 | $30.59 | |
| 25th | $93,140 | $44.78 | |
| Median | $233,400 | $112.20 | |
| 75th | $558,900 | $268.71 | |
| 90th | $558,900 | $268.71 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for dermatologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $493,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $335,600 |
| Physician | $333,300 |
| Physician | $323,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $293,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $282,200 |
| Pediatrician | $262,700 |
| Podiatrist | $235,400 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $204,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dermatologist make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $112.20 ($233,400 a year).
Do dermatologists make more in San Diego than the national average?
No: $233,400 against $328,700 nationally, 29% less.
Where does San Diego rank for dermatologist pay?
27 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a dermatologist make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $558,900 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.