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Dermatologist Salary in 2026

Dermatologists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails, from acne and eczema to skin cancer. They perform procedures including biopsies and cosmetic treatments.

Median Salary

$339,000

$28,250/mo

Entry Level

$247,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$421,000

experienced

Job Growth

+4%

10-yr outlook

Dermatologist Overview

Dermatologists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails, from acne and eczema to skin cancer. They perform procedures including biopsies and cosmetic treatments.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Experience

4 year residency

Industry

Healthcare

Total Jobs (US)

12K

5-Year Growth

+9%

Category

Healthcare

Hourly Rate

$162.98/hr

Monthly Pay

$28,250

Dermatologist Salary Calculator

Adjust your state and experience level to see the estimated Dermatologist salary in your area.

Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Dermatologist Salary

$362,000

$30,167/month · $13,923/biweekly · $174.04/hr

Dermatologist Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Dermatologist field.

25th Percentile$283,800
$284K
Median (50th)$339,000
$339K
75th Percentile$380,000
$380K
90th Percentile$453,000
$453K
Top Earners$485,000
$485K

Entry-level Dermatologists earn around $247,000, while the top 10% earn $453,000 or more.

Top Paying States for Dermatologists

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$400,000+$61,000
New York$390,000+$51,000
Illinois$353,000+$14,000
Florida$332,000$-7,000
Texas$332,000$-7,000

Top Paying Cities for Dermatologists

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
New York$400,000+$61,000
Los Angeles$380,000+$41,000
Chicago$356,000+$17,000
Miami$346,000+$7,000
Houston$336,000$-3,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Skin DiagnosisDermatologic SurgeryCosmetic ProceduresPathologyPatient Care

Certifications

Board CertificationState Licensure

Dermatologist Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Dermatologist from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$247,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$334,000

3-7 years

Senior

$421,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$485,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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