What Is the Average Job Pay for a Dermatologist?
The average salary for a dermatologist is determined by a variety of factors including skill, years in practice, hours worked, personality, location and professional reputation. Dermatologists can own their own practice or be employed by a firm or hospital, all of which will also affect their salary.
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Dermatologist Specialization
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Doctors are well paid, but by specializing in something like dermatology, a doctor can increase his earnings. Although the average salary for a dermatologist is not among the best-paid specialties, their practices are more flexible and they can even choose to work part-time, which is not possible in many other specialties.
Average Salary for a Dermatologist
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According to a December 2010 survey by Salary.com, the median salary for a dermatologist is $249,070 in the United States. The lowest 10 percent earn less than $205,970 and the highest 10 percent earn more than $308,051. The middle 50 percent between the 25th percentile and the 75th percentile earn between $226,317 and $279,943.
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Salary By State
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According to a November 2010 PayScale.com survey, salaries vary by state. Florida and California have the highest salaries for dermatologists, ranging from $130,000 to $300,000 and $195,183 to $292,774, respectively. Pennsylvania has the lowest salaries, ranging from $45,750 to $225,000. New York is in the middle with lows of $152,605 and highs of $245,659.
Salary by Employer Type
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Dermatologists who own their own practice/firm earn from $150,000 to $256,355, according to PayScale, while those employed by a hospital -- although starting at about the same salary -- have lower top-end salaries as their earnings range from $151,262 to $226,381. Company-employed dermatologists fare the best with a salary range of $197,265 to $305,209.
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