Jobs Similar to Dermatologists
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to dermatologists, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Allergists and Immunologists, General Internal Medicine Physicians and Optometrists.
Dermatologists: $328,730 median pay · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Dermatologists) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allergists and ImmunologistsSame group | 86% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 84% | $256,560−22% | Graduate degree |
| 3 | OptometristsSame group | 84% | $136,570−58% | Graduate degree |
| 4 | Naturopathic PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $115,210Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 5 | NeurologistsSame group | 83% | $248,560−24% | Graduate degree |
| 6 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansSame group | 83% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 7 | PodiatristsSame group | 83% | $160,300−51% | Graduate degree |
| 8 | Obstetricians and GynecologistsSame group | 83% | $292,910−11% | Graduate degree |
| 9 | Sports Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 82% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 10 | VeterinariansSame group | 82% | $130,100−60% | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Emergency Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 82% | $335,550+2% | Graduate degree |
| 12 | OrthoptistsSame group | 82% | $115,210Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 13 | Nurse PractitionersSame group | 82% | $132,300−60% | Graduate degree |
| 14 | Pediatricians, GeneralSame group | 82% | $210,040−36% | Graduate degree |
| 15 | Exercise PhysiologistsSame group | 82% | $59,460−82% | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | UrologistsSame group | 81% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 17 | Physician AssistantsSame group | 81% | $135,880−59% | Graduate degree |
| 18 | Preventive Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 81% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 19 | Clinical Neuropsychologists | 81% | $110,840Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 20 | AcupuncturistsSame group | 81% | $76,040−77% | Graduate degree |
- 1Allergists and Immunologists
86% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2General Internal Medicine Physicians
84% similar · $256,560 (−22%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3Optometrists
84% similar · $136,570 (−58%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4Naturopathic Physicians
83% similar · $115,210 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Neurologists
83% similar · $248,560 (−24%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
83% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Podiatrists
83% similar · $160,300 (−51%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Obstetricians and Gynecologists
83% similar · $292,910 (−11%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Sports Medicine Physicians
82% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 10Veterinarians
82% similar · $130,100 (−60%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 11Emergency Medicine Physicians
82% similar · $335,550 (+2%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 12Orthoptists
82% similar · $115,210 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13Nurse Practitioners
82% similar · $132,300 (−60%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 14Pediatricians, General
82% similar · $210,040 (−36%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 15Exercise Physiologists
82% similar · $59,460 (−82%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 16Urologists
81% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 17Physician Assistants
81% similar · $135,880 (−59%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 18Preventive Medicine Physicians
81% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 19Clinical Neuropsychologists
81% similar · $110,840 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 20Acupuncturists
81% similar · $76,040 (−77%) · Graduate degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Questions about jobs like dermatologists
What jobs are most similar to dermatologists?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Allergists and Immunologists (86% similar), General Internal Medicine Physicians (84% similar), Optometrists (84% similar), Naturopathic Physicians (83% similar) and Neurologists (83% similar).
Which jobs like dermatologists pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Emergency Medicine Physicians ($335,550, +2%; usually a graduate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with dermatologists ($328,730). Without more preparation than dermatologists usually need: Emergency Medicine Physicians.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.