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Job outlook for dermatologists in the United States
Dermatologist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected dermatologist job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 55,400 new jobs for dermatologists are projected over the next decade.
Dermatologist salaries have increased 1% for dermatologists in the last 5 years.
There are over 3,672 dermatologists currently employed in the United States.
There are 1,834 active dermatologist job openings in the US.
The average dermatologist salary is $407,715.
Are dermatologist jobs in demand?
Yes, dermatologist jobs are in demand. Dermatologist demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Dermatologist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of dermatologist jobs and the average dermatologist salary over time.
Dermatologist jobs over time
Dermatologist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,672 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,746 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,769 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 11,707 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 10,693 | 0.00% |
Average dermatologist salary over time
Dermatologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $407,715 | $196.02 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $397,815 | $191.26 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $391,103 | $188.03 | --5.0% |
| 2022 | $411,545 | $197.86 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $402,843 | $193.67 | +4.7% |
Dermatologist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of dermatologist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where dermatologists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for dermatologists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 24 | 2% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 21 | 2% |
| 3 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 92 | 1% |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 78 | 1% |
| 5 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 76 | 1% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 67 | 1% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 65 | 1% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 48 | 1% |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 47 | 1% |
| 10 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 40 | 1% |
| 11 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 37 | 1% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 35 | 1% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 30 | 1% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 22 | 1% |
| 15 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 11 | 1% |
| 16 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 10 | 1% |
| 17 | Vermont | 623,657 | 9 | 1% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 7 | 1% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 5 | 1% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 4 | 1% |
Most common cities for dermatologists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eureka | 1 | 4% | $311,415 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $320,598 |
| 3 | Brockton | 2 | 2% | $328,605 |
| 4 | Covina | 1 | 2% | $270,599 |
| 5 | Hagerstown | 1 | 2% | $330,385 |
| 6 | Haverhill | 1 | 2% | $335,694 |
| 7 | Pasadena | 2 | 1% | $270,856 |
| 8 | Tampa | 2 | 1% | $271,022 |
| 9 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $331,650 |
| 10 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $265,929 |
| 11 | Fort Myers | 1 | 1% | $266,949 |
| 12 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $323,506 |
| 13 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $296,489 |
| 14 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $374,352 |
| 15 | Huntington Beach | 1 | 0% | $268,864 |