How Much Does a Dermatologist Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$328,730
Dermatologists in the U.S. earn a median of $328,730 a year, or $158.04 an hour. Half of dermatologists earn more than $328,730 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $578,560.
Pay percentiles for dermatologists
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49.43 | $102,810 |
| 25th | $67.30 | $139,990 |
| 50th (median) | $158.04 | $328,730 |
| 75th | $217.52 | $452,450 |
| 90th | $278.15 | $578,560 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Dermatologists (SOC 29-1213). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for dermatologists
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Mississippi | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Utah | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Minnesota | $625,790 | $300.86 | +90% |
| Washington | $526,170 | $252.97 | +60% |
| New Hampshire | $516,230 | $248.19 | +57% |
| Maryland | $442,210 | $212.60 | +35% |
| Delaware | $442,120 | $212.56 | +34% |
| United States | $328,730 | $158.04 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. "+" marks wages above the highest figure BLS publishes ($239,200 a year / $115.00 an hour). Those states are listed first, alphabetically. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many dermatologists are there?
BLS counts about 11,370 dermatologists employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in New York (2,070), North Carolina (800) and Texas (780).
The mean (average) annual wage is $323,530, lower than the median of $328,730.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $27,394
- Biweekly
- $12,643
- Weekly
- $6,322
- Daily (8 hours)
- $1,264
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do dermatologists make an hour?
The median hourly wage for dermatologists is $158.04. The middle 50% earn between $67.30 and $217.52 an hour.
Which state pays dermatologists the most?
Maine, Mississippi, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Utah report a median wage of more than $239,200 for dermatologists, the highest level BLS publishes, so an exact ranking among them is not available.
What is the starting salary for dermatologists?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of dermatologists earn less than $102,810 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.