U.S. Dermatologist Salary 2026: $620K Median
The median dermatologist salary in the United States is $620,000 per year, based on 88 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through . The middle 50% of reports fall between $498,415 and $700,000; the 10th to 90th percentile range is $427,000 to $978,300.
- Median
- $620,000
- Middle 50% (25th–75th)
- $498K–$700K
- Approved reports
- 88
- As of
Source: SalaryDr salary reports — anonymous, self-reported and approved before publication. Total compensation includes base salary, bonuses and incentives. Outlier reports beyond 1.5×IQR are excluded from the median, average and percentiles. Figures from 24 or fewer reports are rounded to protect privacy. Methodology
Dermatology Bonus & Incentive Pay (2026)
Based on 88 approved salary reports. 88% of them include bonus or incentive compensation.
Bonus Compensation Overview
- Average Bonus
- $120,818
- Median Bonus
- $110,000
- Bonus Range (IQR)
- $60,000 - $140,000
- Bonus as % of Total Comp
- 19%
- Physicians with Bonus
- 77 of 88 (88%)
New Graduate Offer Package
- Early Career Physicians
- N=7
- % Receiving Bonus
- 71%
- Median Bonus (0-3 yrs)
- $40,000
Dermatology Salaries by State
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Dermatologist Salary FAQ
Answers are computed from the 88 approved salary reports on this page.
How much does a dermatologist make in 2026?
The median dermatologist salary in the United States is $620,000 per year, based on 88 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through October 27, 2026. The average is $627,621. At the average reported workweek of 40 hours, the median works out to about $298 per hour.
What is the salary range for a dermatologist?
The middle 50% of reported dermatologist salaries fall between $498,415 (25th percentile) and $700,000 (75th percentile). The 10th to 90th percentile range is $427,000 to $978,300. Based on 88 reports.
Which states pay dermatologists the most?
Among states with at least 3 approved reports, the highest median dermatologist pay on SalaryDr is in Arizona ($780,000 median, 6 reports), California ($680,000 median, 22 reports), and Florida ($660,000 median, 7 reports). State medians built from a handful of reports can move as new reports arrive.
Do private practice dermatologists earn more than hospital-employed dermatologists?
In SalaryDr's reports, yes: private practice dermatologists ($712,287 across 51 reports) report a higher average total compensation than hospital-employed dermatologists ($585,000 across 18 reports).
How many hours does a dermatologist work per week?
Dermatologists who reported their schedule average 40 hours per week (88 reports).
How does experience affect dermatologist pay?
Average total compensation by years of experience in SalaryDr's dermatologist reports: 0–2 years, $390,000 (7 reports); 3–5 years, $535,000 (15 reports); 6–10 years, $605,000 (18 reports); 11–15 years, $689,657 (35 reports); 16+ years, $730,000 (13 reports).
How much bonus pay do dermatologists receive?
88% of approved dermatologist reports include bonus or incentive pay. Among those 77 reports, the median bonus is $110,000 and the average is $120,818.
How satisfied are dermatologists with their jobs?
Dermatologists who rated their job gave it an average of 4.5 out of 5 (88 reports). 94% of the 87 reports that answered say they would choose the specialty again.
Where does this dermatologist salary data come from?
These figures come from 88 reports that dermatologists submitted anonymously to SalaryDr and that were approved before publication; the most recent is from October 27, 2026. Reports are self-reported: approval means a report passed SalaryDr's review checks, not that the submitter's pay was independently verified. Outlier reports beyond 1.5×IQR are excluded from the median, average and percentiles.
Reports are anonymous and self-reported. How SalaryDr calculates these figures.