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  1. Occupations
  2. Dermatologists

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.
MetricU.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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

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 & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Aspiration guns
  • Automated external defibrillators AED
  • Biopsy containers
  • Biopsy punches
  • Cauterizers
  • Chalazion clamps
  • Cilia forceps
  • Cryo tweezers
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Pediatric Surgeons 29-1243.00
  • Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric 29-1242.00
  • Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric 29-1241.00
  • Emergency Medicine Physicians 29-1214.00
  • Cardiologists 29-1212.00

Moderately Similar

  • Urologists 29-1229.03
  • General Internal Medicine Physicians 29-1216.00
  • Allergists and Immunologists 29-1229.01
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 29-1022.00
  • Neurologists 29-1217.00

Related

  • Pediatricians, General 29-1221.00
  • Naturopathic Physicians 29-1299.01
  • Obstetricians and Gynecologists 29-1218.00
  • Podiatrists 29-1081.00
  • Chiropractors 29-1011.00
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians 29-1229.04
  • Optometrists 29-1041.00
  • Psychiatrists 29-1223.00
  • Family Medicine Physicians 29-1215.00
  • Physician Assistants 29-1071.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

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