Dermatologists Salary by State
The national median pay for dermatologists is $328,730 a year. By state, it ranges from $165,040 in Connecticut to $625,790 in Minnesota.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $102,810
- 25th percentile
- $139,990
- Median
- $328,730
- 75th percentile
- $452,450
- Top 10%
- $578,560
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 11,370 jobs.
Median pay in 26 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $625,790 | +90% | $79,450 | $728,210 | 260 |
| 2 | Washington | $526,170 | +60% | $98,650 | $672,840 | 170 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $516,230 | +57% | $76,450 | $688,630 | 50 |
| 4 | Maryland | $442,210 | +35% | $161,540 | $468,650 | 120 |
| 5 | Delaware | $442,120 | +34% | $207,450 | $445,800 | 40 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $440,710 | +34% | $77,440 | $757,250 | 160 |
| 7 | Illinois | $435,750 | +33% | $148,550 | $538,170 | Not published |
| 8 | Tennessee | $433,630 | +32% | $70,330 | $623,290 | 100 |
| 9 | Iowa | $424,970 | +29% | $233,890 | $468,740 | Not published |
| 10 | Arkansas | $422,060 | +28% | $139,260 | $545,080 | 40 |
| 11 | Nevada | $419,410 | +28% | $115,940 | $461,120 | Not published |
| 12 | Michigan | $414,910 | +26% | $103,490 | $519,590 | Not published |
| 13 | Colorado | $398,810 | +21% | $153,340 | $501,410 | 260 |
| 14 | Alabama | $394,550 | +20% | $110,530 | $705,310 | Not published |
| 15 | New York | $374,010 | +14% | $106,320 | $488,680 | 2,070 |
| 16 | Ohio | $373,640 | +14% | $67,020 | $426,530 | Not published |
| 17 | North Carolina | $367,350 | +12% | $186,700 | $475,970 | 800 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $359,580 | +9% | $103,620 | $588,160 | Not published |
| 19 | Idaho | $281,920 | −14% | $124,890 | $612,100 | 60 |
| 20 | Virginia | $280,060 | −15% | $107,590 | $583,390 | Not published |
| 21 | South Carolina | $259,990 | −21% | $165,600 | $437,060 | 180 |
| 22 | Arizona | $233,270 | −29% | $103,990 | $656,230 | Not published |
| 23 | Indiana | $225,200 | −31% | $104,670 | $578,040 | 110 |
| 24 | Texas | $218,670 | −33% | $98,500 | $534,030 | 780 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $195,830 | −40% | $124,570 | $472,580 | Not published |
| 26 | Connecticut | $165,040 | −50% | $74,480 | $439,400 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Dermatologists salary questions
Which state pays dermatologists the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $625,790 a year (+90% vs. the national median of $328,730). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays dermatologists the least?
Connecticut, with a median of $165,040 a year (−50% vs. national).
Where do most dermatologists work?
New York has the most jobs, about 2,070, with a median of $374,010.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.