How much does a government/va dermatologist make in 2026?

A government/va dermatologist (in a government, VA, or military setting) earns a median salary of $690,000 per year, based on 49 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for dermatologists in a government, VA, or military setting?

Dermatologists in a government, VA, or military setting earn between $650,000 (25th percentile) and $807,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $690,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Dermatology (N=49 verified submissions, updated July 26, 2026, data as of 2026-07-26). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 26, 2026 | Based on 49 verified submissions

Government/VA Dermatologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Dermatologist Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

The median government/va dermatologist salary (in a government, VA, or military setting) is $690,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 49 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $730,340.

Median Salary: $690,000
Average Salary: $730,340
25th Percentile: $650,000
75th Percentile: $807,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 26, 2026

Median

$690,000

Average

$730,340

25th

$650,000

75th

$807,000

Based on 49 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$650K$650,000 – $886K$885,500

25th

$650K$650,000

Median

$690K$690,000

75th

$807K$807,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$650K$650,000 – $807K$807,000

Median salary

$690K$690,000

Average salary

$730K$730,340

Salary Range

Minimum$650,000

Maximum$1,000,000

Percentiles

25th$650,000

75th$807,000

Breakdown

Monthly$57,500

Hourly$332

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for dermatologists in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Dermatology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Government/VA Dermatology (N=49 verified submissions, updated July 26, 2026, data as of 2026-07-26). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: July 26, 2026 | Based on 49 verified submissions

Government/VA Dermatologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Government/VA Dermatologist Salary (in a government, VA, or military setting)

Median Salary: $690,000
Average Salary: $730,340
25th Percentile: $650,000
75th Percentile: $807,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated July 26, 2026

Median

$690,000

Average

$730,340

25th

$650,000

75th

$807,000

Based on 49 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$650K$650,000 – $886K$885,500

25th

$650K$650,000

Median

$690K$690,000

75th

$807K$807,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$650K$650,000 – $807K$807,000

Median salary

$690K$690,000

Average salary

$730K$730,340

Salary Range

Minimum$650,000

Maximum$1,000,000

Percentiles

25th$650,000

75th$807,000

Breakdown

Monthly$57,500

Hourly$332

How Government/VA Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for dermatologists in a government, VA, or military setting. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Dermatology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

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