Dermatologists
Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.
SOC: 29-1213.00
Common Job Titles
- Board Certified Dermatologist
- Dermatologist Physician
- MD (Medical Doctor)
- Mohs Surgeon
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Dermatologists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
10,080
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $118,540. 25th percentile: U.S. $172,510. 50th percentile: U.S. $239,200. 75th percentile: U.S. $239,200. 90th percentile: U.S. $239,200. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $118,540 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $239,200+ |
| Workers on average earn | $347,810 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Medicine and Dentistry4.8/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.6/5
- English Language4.0/5
- Administration and Management3.9/5
- Education and Training3.8/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Cisco Webex
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- Zoom
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
Technology Skills
- Allscripts PM
- Automatic Data Processing AdvancedMD EHR
- Benchmark Systems Benchmark Clinical EHR
- Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
- Calendar software
- CareCloud Central
- Cerner PowerWorks Practice Management
- Email software
Tools & Equipment
- Aspiration guns
- Automated external defibrillators AED
- Biopsy containers
- Biopsy punches
- Cauterizers
- Chalazion clamps
- Cilia forceps
- Cryo tweezers