Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Dermatology (N=88 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 88 approved salary reports
Is Dermatology Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Dermatology Worth It?
94% of dermatologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.5/5 and median salary of $620,000, based on 88 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 4.5/5
- Would Choose Again
- 94%
- Median Salary
- $620,000
- Avg Hours
- 40/wk
The Numbers
Median
$620,000
Average
$627,621
25th
$500,000
75th
$700,000
Based on 88 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$500K$700K
Salary Distribution
$500K$500,000 – $800K$800,00025th
$500K$500,000
Median
$620K$620,000
75th
$700K$700,000
Middle 50% earn
$500K$500,000 – $700K$700,000
Median salary
$620K$620,000
Average salary
$628K$627,621
Percentiles
25th$500,000
75th$700,000
Breakdown
Monthly$51,667
Hourly$298
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction4.5 / 5
Based on 88 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again94%
82 of 87 respondents would choose dermatology again
Average Hours Worked40 hrs/week
Based on 88 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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