Dermatologists Salary in New York

Dermatologists in New York earn the most in Kiryas Joel (average $380,160 a year) and the least in Rochester ($283,570), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dermatologists average at $334,230 and the median at $374,010 for 2,070 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $323,530.

Dermatologists average salary by city in New York

Kiryas Joel$380,160
New York$323,720
Rochester$283,570

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kiryas Joel	$380,160	$405,000	$199,990	$242,303	109
New York	$323,720	$374,000	$149,990	$210,810	113
Rochester	$283,570	$336,300	$74,610	$188,406	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dermatologists salary in other states

Dermatologists salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

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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