Dermatologist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A dermatologist earns a median of $328,730 a year ($158.04 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $323,530. About 11,370 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $328,730
- Gross pay
- $12,643.46
- Federal income tax
- −$3,007.30
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$439.96
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$227.89
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $8,968.31
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $328,730
- Federal
- $78,190
- FICA
- $17,364
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $233,176
- Marginal federal rate
- 35.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Dermatologists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-1213). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dermatologist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $158.04; the average is $155.55.
What is the salary range for a dermatologist?
The bottom 10% earn under $102,810 and the top 10% earn over $578,560 a year.
How much is $328,730 after taxes?
About $233,176 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $202,576 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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