Dermatologist salary

Dermatologist earnings by seniority

50th percentile

Mid-level dermatologist earnings begin at:

$96.58 per hour

$200,890 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level dermatologist earnings begin at:

$53.58 per hour

$111,440 per year

10th percentile

Starting level dermatologist earnings begin at:

$28.98 per hour

$60,280 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Dermatologist salary by state

How much does a Dermatologist earn?

In Medscape's 2014 Compensation Report, dermatologists fall slightly toward the top (eighth out of twenty-five) among all physicians, with average earnings of $308,000. Orthopedists are the earning leaders, followed by cardiologists.

The highest dermatologist earners live in the Southwest and Northwest regions ($385,000 and $341,000, respectively). The lowest earners are in the South Central ($238,000) and Mid-Atlantic ($273,000) regions.

The dermatologist's salary grows depending on factors such as years in practice, skills, number of hours worked, location and professional reputation. According to Medscape, dermatologists who work for office-based multi-specialty groups are the highest earners, at $361,000, followed by those in healthcare organizations, at $336,000. Those in hospital positions make the least ($169,000), while dermatologists in outpatient clinics follow next in line at $211,000. Office-based solo practitioners make $306,000 on average and are in the middle in terms of earnings.

Do Male or Female Dermatologists Earn More?

According to the Medscape survey, male dermatologists, at $329,000, make considerably more than female dermatologists, at $272,000. This is consistent with previous years and responses from all physicians, where men are still the higher earners. "As increasing numbers of doctors start working regular set hours for large health systems, there's little variance in income based on sex," notes Judy Aburmishan, partner in FGMK, LLC, a Chicago firm that represents physicians and other providers.

How do dermatologist salaries compare to similar careers?

Dermatologists earn 6% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)