Dermatologist salary: how much does a dermatologist make?
A dermatologist in the US earns a median of $328,730 a year, about $158.04 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,810 and the top 10% earn over $578,560. Pay depends heavily on the state: the top-paying state, Minnesota, has a median of $625,790.
Dermatologist pay calculator
Gross pay before taxes. If you enter your own hourly rate, it replaces the BLS figure. Otherwise hourly rate = BLS annual figure ÷ 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the same convention BLS uses.
How much does a dermatologist make an hour?
The median dermatologist earns $158.04 an hour. Hourly pay ranges from about $49.43 for the lowest-paid 10% to $278.15 for the highest-paid 10%.
| Pay level | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (bottom 10%) | $102,810 | $49.43 |
| Lower 25% | $139,990 | $67.30 |
| Median (typical) | $328,730 | $158.04 |
| Upper 25% | $452,450 | $217.52 |
| Top 10% | $578,560 | $278.15 |
Dermatologist salary by state
Median annual pay for dermatologists by state, from BLS May 2025 data. “Not published” means BLS did not release a figure for that state, usually because too few employers reported this job there.
| State | Median per year | ≈ Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $394,550 | $189.69 |
| Alaska | Not published | – |
| Arizona | $233,270 | $112.15 |
| Arkansas | $422,060 | $202.91 |
| California | Not published | – |
| Colorado | $398,810 | $191.74 |
| Connecticut | $165,040 | $79.35 |
| Delaware | $442,120 | $212.56 |
| District of Columbia | Not published | – |
| Florida | Not published | – |
| Georgia | Not published | – |
| Hawaii | Not published | – |
| Idaho | $281,920 | $135.54 |
| Illinois | $435,750 | $209.50 |
| Indiana | $225,200 | $108.27 |
| Iowa | $424,970 | $204.31 |
| Kansas | Not published | – |
| Kentucky | $195,830 | $94.15 |
| Louisiana | Not published | – |
| Maine | Not published | – |
| Maryland | $442,210 | $212.60 |
| Massachusetts | Not published | – |
| Michigan | $414,910 | $199.48 |
| Minnesota | $625,790 | $300.86 |
| Mississippi | Not published | – |
| Missouri | Not published | – |
| Montana | Not published | – |
| Nebraska | $359,580 | $172.88 |
| Nevada | $419,410 | $201.64 |
| New Hampshire | $516,230 | $248.19 |
| New Jersey | Not published | – |
| New Mexico | Not published | – |
| New York | $374,010 | $179.81 |
| North Carolina | $367,350 | $176.61 |
| North Dakota | Not published | – |
| Ohio | $373,640 | $179.63 |
| Oklahoma | Not published | – |
| Oregon | Not published | – |
| Pennsylvania | Not published | – |
| Rhode Island | Not published | – |
| South Carolina | $259,990 | $125.00 |
| South Dakota | Not published | – |
| Tennessee | $433,630 | $208.48 |
| Texas | $218,670 | $105.13 |
| Utah | Not published | – |
| Vermont | Not published | – |
| Virginia | $280,060 | $134.64 |
| Washington | $526,170 | $252.97 |
| West Virginia | Not published | – |
| Wisconsin | $440,710 | $211.88 |
| Wyoming | Not published | – |
Highest-paying states for dermatologists
- Minnesota: $625,790 median
- Washington: $526,170 median
- New Hampshire: $516,230 median
- Maryland: $442,210 median
- Delaware: $442,120 median
The lowest published medians are in Connecticut ($165,040), Kentucky ($195,830), Texas ($218,670), Indiana ($225,200), Arizona ($233,270). The most dermatologist jobs are in New York (2,070 jobs), North Carolina (800 jobs), Texas (780 jobs), Minnesota (260 jobs), Colorado (260 jobs).
How much does a dermatologist make a month?
At the median salary of $328,730, a dermatologist earns about $27,394 a month, $12,643 every two weeks or $6,322 a week, before taxes.
Entry-level vs. experienced dermatologist pay
New dermatologists typically start near the bottom of the range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,810 a year and the lowest 25% under $139,990. The top 25% earn over $452,450 and the top 10% over $578,560. BLS does not break pay down by years of experience; these percentiles are the closest official measure.
Dermatologist salary vs. similar jobs
| Job | Median per year |
|---|---|
| Dermatologist | $328,730 |
| Anesthesiologist | $391,490 |
| Veterinarian | $130,100 |
| Chiropractor | $79,200 |
| Optometrist | $136,570 |
| Psychiatrist | $281,870 |
| Psychologist | $100,580 |
Why surveys show higher pay than BLS
BLS counts only salaried employees and reports the median. The Doximity Physician Compensation Report 2026, based on nearly 23,000 full-time US physicians surveyed during 2025, puts average dermatology compensation at $497,509, versus the BLS median of $328,730. Surveys of full-time doctors include practice partners and bonuses, so expect higher figures there.
Dermatologist take-home pay by state (2026)
2026 federal brackets and standard deduction, Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% plus 0.9% above $200,000 ($250,000 joint), and each state's 2026 income tax. Local income taxes, state disability or paid-leave payroll taxes and other deductions are not included. Estimate only, not tax advice.
Common questions
How much does a dermatologist make?
The US median is $328,730 a year ($158.04 an hour), based on BLS May 2025 data.
How much does a dermatologist make an hour?
The median is about $158.04 an hour. The bottom 10% earn about $49.43 and the top 10% about $278.15 an hour.
Which state pays dermatologists the most?
Minnesota has the highest median at $625,790, followed by Washington ($526,170) and New Hampshire ($516,230).
How much does a dermatologist make a month?
At the US median of $328,730 a year, about $27,394 a month or $12,643 every two weeks, before taxes.
How much does an entry-level dermatologist make?
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,810 a year and the lowest 25% under $139,990, the closest official measure of starting pay.
How much do the top 10% of dermatologists make?
The top 10% earn over $578,560 a year; the top 25% earn over $452,450.
How much does a dermatologist make in Texas and New York?
Median annual pay is $218,670 in Texas, $374,010 in New York, per BLS May 2025 data.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. All figures are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 survey (occupation code 29-1213, “Dermatologists”), the most recent official release; “median” means half earn more and half earn less. Figures are gross pay before taxes and benefits. Note: BLS counts only employees, not self-employed dermatologists or business owners, whose income can be quite different. See the BLS OEWS tables and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. This page is general information, not career or financial advice.