Dermatologists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $127,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $661,540 or more. The middle half of dermatologists in Washington earn between $166,960 and $468,650.
- $127K10th
- $167K25th
- $330KMedian
- $469K75th
- $662K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $352,880 | $29,407 | $169.65 |
| Median | $329,990 | $27,499 | $158.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $166,960 | $13,913 | $80.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $468,650 | $39,054 | $225.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dermatologists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Dermatologists in Washington earn 9% more than the U.S. average ($323,530). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $328,730.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $352,880 | $329,990 | $127,250 | $661,540 | n/a |
| United States | $323,530 | $328,730 | $102,810 | $578,560 | 11,370 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dermatologists salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $352,880, a single filer in Washington takes home about $220,629 a year, or $18,386 a month and $8,486 every two weeks. Taxes take 37% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $233,033 | $19,419 |
| Working in MD | $229,823 | $19,152 |
| Working in VA | $228,830 | $19,069 |
| Working in DC | $220,629 | $18,386 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for dermatologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $352,880 buys what about $324,088 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Dermatologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Greensboro, NC$416,190
- New York, NY$323,720
- Kiryas Joel, NY$380,160
- Rochester, NY$283,570
- Charlotte, NC$273,540
- Cincinnati, OH$265,180
Highest-paying cities for dermatologists
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($480,490).
- Seattle, WA$480,490
- Toledo, OH$425,080
- Tampa, FL$419,870
- Greensboro, NC$416,190
- Chicago, IL$402,740
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Dermatologists salary in Washington: questions
How much do dermatologists make an hour in Washington?
$169.65 an hour on average, and $158.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dermatologists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $127,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $166,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dermatologists take-home pay in Washington?
About $220,629 a year ($18,386 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $352,880.
Do dermatologists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more than the U.S. average for this job ($323,530).
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; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 29.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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