SOC 29-1213 · Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Dermatologists wages by metro
National median annual wage
$328,730
- 10th percentile
- $102,810
- 25th percentile
- $139,990
- Median
- $328,730
- 75th percentile
- $452,450
- 90th percentile
- $578,560
- Mean
- $323,530
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 11,370.
That median is 544.8% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | Not available | $83,590 | $641,210 | $770,140 |
| Toledo, OH | Not available | $201,690 | $460,070 | $724,990 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | 80 | $217,820 | $457,770 | $574,740 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | Not available | $148,550 | $435,750 | $538,180 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | Not available | $115,940 | $419,410 | $461,120 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | 80 | $96,950 | $405,000 | $507,770 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | Not available | $149,990 | $398,810 | $490,500 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | Not available | $177,210 | $397,710 | $524,990 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | Not available | $106,670 | $393,150 | $612,050 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,040 | $99,990 | $374,000 | $488,860 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | Not available | $66,840 | $342,890 | $399,990 |
| Rochester, NY | 40 | $69,110 | $336,300 | $489,380 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | Not available | $100,970 | $336,030 | $494,230 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | Not available | $127,250 | $329,990 | $661,540 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | Not available | $103,390 | $284,630 | $324,290 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 180 | $186,700 | $276,170 | $364,180 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | Not available | $149,990 | $273,320 | $399,990 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | Not available | $103,500 | $269,110 | $472,440 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 130 | $64,490 | $266,290 | $377,910 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | Not available | $63,630 | $233,370 | $558,920 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,040 | $99,990 | $374,000 | $488,860 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 370 | $76,860 | $207,000 | $363,070 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 180 | $186,700 | $276,170 | $364,180 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 160 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 130 | $64,490 | $266,290 | $377,910 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 100 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | 100 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 90 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 80 | $108,210 | $232,910 | $716,060 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | 80 | $217,820 | $457,770 | $574,740 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | 80 | $96,950 | $405,000 | $507,770 |
| Tucson, AZ | 80 | $103,990 | $231,030 | $357,110 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | 70 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 70 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 70 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 60 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | 40 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | 40 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Rochester, NY | 40 | $69,110 | $336,300 | $489,380 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 40 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 260 | $79,450 | $625,790 | $728,210 |
| Washington | 170 | $98,650 | $526,170 | $672,840 |
| New Hampshire | 50 | $76,450 | $516,230 | $688,630 |
| Maryland | 120 | $161,540 | $442,210 | $468,650 |
| Delaware | 40 | $207,450 | $442,120 | $445,800 |
| Wisconsin | 160 | $77,440 | $440,710 | $757,250 |
| Illinois | Not available | $148,550 | $435,750 | $538,170 |
| Tennessee | 100 | $70,330 | $433,630 | $623,290 |
| Iowa | Not available | $233,890 | $424,970 | $468,740 |
| Arkansas | 40 | $139,260 | $422,060 | $545,080 |
| Nevada | Not available | $115,940 | $419,410 | $461,120 |
| Michigan | Not available | $103,490 | $414,910 | $519,590 |
| Colorado | 260 | $153,340 | $398,810 | $501,410 |
| Alabama | Not available | $110,530 | $394,550 | $705,310 |
| New York | 2,070 | $106,320 | $374,010 | $488,680 |
| Ohio | Not available | $67,020 | $373,640 | $426,530 |
| North Carolina | 800 | $186,700 | $367,350 | $475,970 |
| Nebraska | Not available | $103,620 | $359,580 | $588,160 |
| Idaho | 60 | $124,890 | $281,920 | $612,100 |
| Virginia | Not available | $107,590 | $280,060 | $583,390 |
| South Carolina | 180 | $165,600 | $259,990 | $437,060 |
| Arizona | Not available | $103,990 | $233,270 | $656,230 |
| Indiana | 110 | $104,670 | $225,200 | $578,040 |
| Texas | 780 | $98,500 | $218,670 | $534,030 |
| Kentucky | Not available | $124,570 | $195,830 | $472,580 |
| Connecticut | Not available | $74,480 | $165,040 | $439,400 |
| California | 740 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Hawaii | 80 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Maine | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Mississippi | 70 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| New Jersey | 350 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Oregon | 160 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Pennsylvania | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Utah | 50 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other healthcare practitioners and technical occupations
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Physicians, All Other
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Pharmacists
- Physical Therapists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Dermatologists?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Dermatologists is $328,730. Employment is 11,370.
How does Dermatologists pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Dermatologists is 544.8% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Dermatologists?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA is highest on this page's list at $641,210.