Dermatologists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for dermatologists is $328,730, or $158.04 per hour. About 11,370 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $625,790 in Minnesota to $165,040 in Connecticut.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 26 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $625,790 | $300.86 | 260 | 1.22 |
| 2 | Washington | $526,170 | $252.97 | 170 | 0.64 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $516,230 | $248.19 | 50 | 0.92 |
| 4 | Maryland | $442,210 | $212.60 | 120 | 0.60 |
| 5 | Delaware | $442,120 | $212.56 | 40 | 1.20 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $440,710 | $211.88 | 160 | 0.75 |
| 7 | Illinois | $435,750 | $209.49 | — | — |
| 8 | Tennessee | $433,630 | $208.48 | 100 | 0.41 |
| 9 | Iowa | $424,970 | $204.31 | — | — |
| 10 | Arkansas | $422,060 | $202.91 | 40 | 0.45 |
| 11 | Nevada | $419,410 | $201.64 | — | — |
| 12 | Michigan | $414,910 | $199.48 | — | — |
| 13 | Colorado | $398,810 | $191.74 | 260 | 1.22 |
| 14 | Alabama | $394,550 | $189.69 | — | — |
| 15 | New York | $374,010 | $179.81 | 2,070 | 2.92 |
| 16 | Ohio | $373,640 | $179.64 | — | — |
| 17 | North Carolina | $367,350 | $176.61 | 800 | 2.21 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $359,580 | $172.88 | — | — |
| 19 | Idaho | $281,920 | $135.54 | 60 | 0.89 |
| 20 | Virginia | $280,060 | $134.65 | — | — |
| 21 | South Carolina | $259,990 | $124.99 | 180 | 1.09 |
| 22 | Arizona | $233,270 | $112.15 | — | — |
| 23 | Indiana | $225,200 | $108.27 | 110 | 0.46 |
| 24 | Texas | $218,670 | $105.13 | 780 | 0.76 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $195,830 | $94.15 | — | — |
| 26 | Connecticut | $165,040 | $79.34 | — | — |
Related occupations
Same job family, ranked by national employment.
Frequently asked questions
How much do dermatologists make?
The median annual wage for dermatologists in the United States is $328,730, or $158.04 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $102,810, and the top 10% earn $578,560.
How many dermatologists are employed in the U.S.?
About 11,370 people work as dermatologists nationwide.
Which state pays dermatologists the most?
Minnesota pays the most at a median of $625,790, followed by Washington ($526,170) and New Hampshire ($516,230).
Which state pays dermatologists the least?
Connecticut has the lowest median at $165,040.
Where are dermatologists jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is New York at 2.92×.