Top 15 cities for dermatologists by average salary
| Seattle, WA | $480,490 |
|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | $425,080 |
| Tampa, FL | $419,870 |
| Greensboro, NC | $416,190 |
| Chicago, IL | $402,740 |
| Omaha, NE | $390,580 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $380,160 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $369,320 |
| Dallas, TX | $355,460 |
| Washington, DC | $352,880 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $344,310 |
| San Antonio, TX | $336,810 |
| New York, NY | $323,720 |
| Detroit, MI | $317,890 |
| San Diego, CA | $302,150 |
Map: Dermatologists salary by metro area
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Dermatologists salary by state
Minnesota pays dermatologists the most statewide, $510,270 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $510,270 | $625,790 | 260 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $459,550 | $440,710 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Hampshire | $438,070 | $516,230 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2 | $419,870 | $288,660 |
| Washington | $412,360 | $526,170 | 170 | 1 | $480,490 | $480,490 |
| Alabama | $401,500 | $394,550 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $384,980 | $442,210 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $378,500 | $422,060 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Delaware | $370,170 | $442,120 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $367,430 | $435,750 | n/a | 1 | $402,740 | $402,740 |
| Iowa | $365,140 | $424,970 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $360,910 | $367,350 | 800 | 2 | $416,190 | $273,540 |
| Tennessee | $359,260 | $433,630 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $357,840 | $398,810 | 260 | 2 | $369,320 | $284,800 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $352,880 | $352,880 |
| Nebraska | $352,480 | $359,580 | n/a | 1 | $390,580 | $390,580 |
| Indiana | $350,490 | $225,200 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $346,080 | $233,270 | n/a | 1 | $277,720 | $277,720 |
| Michigan | $344,770 | $414,910 | n/a | 1 | $317,890 | $317,890 |
| Nevada | $337,610 | $419,410 | n/a | 1 | $344,310 | $344,310 |
| New York | $334,230 | $374,010 | 2,070 | 3 | $380,160 | $283,570 |
| Virginia | $327,140 | $280,060 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Idaho | $314,760 | $281,920 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $312,020 | $373,640 | n/a | 2 | $425,080 | $265,180 |
| California | n/a | n/a | 740 | 1 | $302,150 | $302,150 |
| Texas | $291,630 | $218,670 | 780 | 3 | $355,460 | $257,080 |
| South Carolina | $287,560 | $259,990 | 180 | 1 | $269,420 | $269,420 |
| Connecticut | $268,770 | $165,040 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $249,200 | $195,830 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $235,330 | $235,330 |
Dermatologists salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $480,490 | $641,210 | $231.00 | n/a |
| Toledo, OH | $425,080 | $460,070 | $204.37 | n/a |
| Tampa, FL | $419,870 | $397,710 | $201.86 | n/a |
| Greensboro, NC | $416,190 | $457,770 | $200.09 | 80 |
| Chicago, IL | $402,740 | $435,750 | $193.63 | n/a |
| Omaha, NE | $390,580 | $393,150 | $187.78 | n/a |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $380,160 | $405,000 | $182.77 | 80 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $369,320 | $398,810 | $177.56 | n/a |
| Dallas, TX | $355,460 | $232,910 | $170.89 | 80 |
| Washington, DC | $352,880 | $329,990 | $169.65 | n/a |
| Las Vegas, NV | $344,310 | $419,410 | $165.54 | n/a |
| San Antonio, TX | $336,810 | $336,030 | $161.93 | n/a |
| New York, NY | $323,720 | $374,000 | $155.64 | 2,040 |
| Detroit, MI | $317,890 | $269,110 | $152.83 | n/a |
| San Diego, CA | $302,150 | $233,370 | $145.27 | n/a |
| Naples, FL | $288,660 | $342,890 | $138.78 | n/a |
| Denver, CO | $284,800 | $273,320 | $136.92 | n/a |
| Rochester, NY | $283,570 | $336,300 | $136.33 | 40 |
| Tucson, AZ | $277,720 | $231,030 | $133.52 | 80 |
| Charlotte, NC | $273,540 | $276,170 | $131.51 | 180 |
| Charleston, SC | $269,420 | $207,000 | $129.53 | n/a |
| Cincinnati, OH | $265,180 | $266,290 | $127.49 | 130 |
| Houston, TX | $257,080 | $207,000 | $123.60 | 370 |
| Atlanta, GA | $235,330 | $284,630 | $113.14 | n/a |
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Dermatologists salary: questions
Where do dermatologists make the most money?
In Seattle, WA, with an average of $480,490 a year, among the 24 metro areas we cover.
What is the average dermatologists salary in the U.S.?
$323,530 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $328,730, so half of dermatologists earn more than that and half less.
What salary should dermatologists ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of dermatologists nationwide earn between $139,990 (25th percentile) and $452,450 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays dermatologists the most?
Minnesota, with a statewide average of $510,270 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is dermatologists pay the lowest?
Atlanta, GA, at $235,330 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1213.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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