Dermatologists pay range in Seattle
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $770,140 or more. The middle half of dermatologists in Seattle earn between $269,560 and $672,840.
- $84K10th
- $270K25th
- $641KMedian
- $673K75th
- $770K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $480,490 | $40,041 | $231.00 |
| Median | $641,210 | $53,434 | $308.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $269,560 | $22,463 | $129.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $672,840 | $56,070 | $323.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dermatologists pay in Seattle vs. Washington and the U.S.
Dermatologists in Seattle earn 17% more than the Washington average ($412,360) and 49% more than the U.S. average ($323,530). At the median the gap is +95% against the U.S. median of $328,730.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $480,490 | $641,210 | $83,590 | $770,140 | n/a |
| Washington | $412,360 | $526,170 | $98,650 | $672,840 | 170 |
| 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 Seattle
On the average salary of $480,490, a single filer in Seattle takes home about $328,254 a year, or $27,354 a month and $12,625 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Seattle a good place for dermatologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Seattle area are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.1), so the average $480,490 buys what about $432,356 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 8.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Seattle ($72,610). A typical home costs $750,279, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Dermatologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Las Vegas, NV$344,310
- Denver, CO$284,800
- San Diego, CA$302,150
- Colorado Springs, CO$369,320
- Tucson, AZ$277,720
- Omaha, NE$390,580
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 Seattle: questions
How much do dermatologists make an hour in Seattle?
$231.00 an hour on average, and $308.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dermatologists salary in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $269,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dermatologists take-home pay in Seattle?
About $328,254 a year ($27,354 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $480,490. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do dermatologists earn more in Seattle than elsewhere?
The average here is 49% 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (42660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 15.7%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
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