Dermatologist Salary in the US

$241,330
per year
per month
$20,110
per month
per year
Bonus
$37,500/year
Bonus
$3,120/month

Dermatologist - Average Salary

The average salary for a Dermatologist is $241,330 per year ($20,110 per month), which is $187,840 (+351%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Dermatologist can expect an average starting salary of $107,400. The highest salaries can exceed $406,000.
$107,400
Low
$241,330
Average salary
$406,000
High
$8,950
Low
$20,110
Average salary
$33,830
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0
$245,500
$491,000
Salary$107,400 - 406,000
Bonus$0 - 85,000
Total Pay$107,400 - 491,000
$0
$20,460
$40,910
Salary$8,950 - 33,830
Bonus$0 - 7,080
Total Pay$8,950 - 40,910

Dermatologist Salary Range

Low
$107,400
Average salary
$241,330
Experienced
$275,600
High
$406,000
Low
$8,950
Average salary
$20,110
Experienced
$22,970
High
$33,830
Among Dermatologists in the US, Entry Level Dermatologists earn considerably less per year, while Cosmetic Dermatologists and Pediatric Dermatologists boast the highest earnings.

Dermatologist - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Pediatric Dermatologist$253K/year
+5% 
Cosmetic Dermatologist$249K/year
+3% 
Entry Level Dermatologist$164K/year
 -32%
Dermatologist Assistant$94K/year
 -61%

Dermatologist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

A Dermatologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $173,200 per year. A mid career Dermatologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $2,255,300, while an experienced Dermatologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $268,300. Dermatologists with more than 20 years of experience earn $306,250 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Dermatologist

Mid Career▲ +835%
Late Career▲ +27%
Experienced▲ +11%
Average Salary$241,330/year
No Experience▼ -28%

Gender Breakdown

Female
58%
Male
42%

Dermatologist - Jobs by Location

Dermatologist - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Dermatologist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Dermatologist

How much does a Dermatologist make in the US?
A Dermatologist in the US earns an average of $241,330 gross per year, which is about $20,110 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Dermatologist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Dermatologist in the US?
The starting salary of a Dermatologist in the US is around $107,400 gross per year. Entry Level Dermatologists usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Dermatologist in the US?
The highest salary of a Dermatologist in the US can reach and exceed $406,000 gross per year. Cosmetic Dermatologists and Pediatric Dermatologists usually have the highest salaries.
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