The Salary of Dermatologists

Dermatologists diagnose and treat disorders affecting the skin.

Dermatologists, like other physicians, have high earning potential with 75th-percentile salaries in the $250,000 range, whether they are just starting their careers or have decades of experience.

Salaries

The middle 50 percent of dermatologists earn salaries from $150,000 to $245,711 per year, according to a Payscale survey of 82 dermatologists updated in October 2010. Bonuses range from $1,965 to $40,695 per year, while profit sharing amounts to anything from $60.50 to $62,500 annually. Commissions range from $300 to $80,000, according to Payscale.

Experience Factor

Unlike many occupations, the number of years practicing doesn't have much impact on dermatologists' earnings. A dermatologist with less than one year's experience could expect to earn a salary of $174,055 to $247,897 per year, according to Payscale. Those who have worked for 10 to 19 years have salaries ranging from $191,435 to $250,000.

Best-Paying States

Florida is the highest-paying state for dermatologists, according to Payscale, with a salary scale ranging from $128,906 to $294,791 per year, while in California it is $195,183 to $292,774. New York and Pennsylvania have equal top salaries at $245,659, while the salary range in Illinois is $175,000 to $237,500 per year.

References

• Payscale:Dermatologist Salary, Average Salaries by State
• Payscale:Dermatologist Salary, Average Dermatologist Salaries
• Payscale: Median Salary by Years Experience:Dermatologist