Source: SalaryDr Dermatology Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $70,000/year. Sample: 5 verified submissions. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/dermatology
Dermatology Residency Salary (2026)
The median dermatology resident salary is $70,000 per year, based on 5 verified submissions on SalaryDr. After training, dermatology attendings earn a median of $500,000 — a 7.1x increase.
Source: SalaryDr verified data • Updated Aug 2026
Dermatology Resident Salary by PGY Year
How dermatology resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $73,000 | 2 |
| PGY-2 | $70,000 | 1 |
| PGY-3 | $70,000 | 1 |
| PGY-4 | $80,000 | 1 |
Dermatology: Resident vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from residency to attending is the largest increase in a physician’s career.
Dermatology Residency Training
Training Length
4 years (1 intern + 3 derm)
Salary Progression
Resident salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per PGY year. After completing training, attending dermatology physicians earn a median of $500,000.
Frequently Asked Questions: Dermatology Residency Salary
How much do dermatology residents make in 2026?
Dermatology residents earn a median salary of $70,000 per year based on 5 verified submissions on SalaryDr. Salaries range from $66,000 to $80,000 depending on PGY level and location.
How long is dermatology residency?
Dermatology residency training is 4 years (1 intern + 3 derm). Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per PGY level.
How much more do dermatology attendings make compared to residents?
Dermatology attending physicians earn a median of $500,000, which is 7.1x more than the median resident salary of $70,000. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.
Are dermatology residents satisfied with their specialty choice?
Dermatology residents rate their career satisfaction at 4.4/5.0 on average. 100% say they would choose dermatology again if given the choice. They work an average of 50 hours per week.
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