Dermatologist salary
From 42 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-1213: Dermatologists
At a glance
- Median up 414% since FY2022. From $93,296 in FY2022 to $480,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Dermatologist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 42 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Dermatologist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-1213, Dermatologists). The median base salary is $400,000, 226% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $239,200 and $517,500.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 100% of filings
Mid-level · 0% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $281,470 | 10 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Dermatologist does
Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.
Typical tasks
- Conduct complete skin examinations.
- Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.
- Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma.
- Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer.
- Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.
- Diagnose and treat skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, moles, psoriasis, or skin cancer.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Dermatologists), the median annual wage was $239,200+ in May 2025, with 11,370 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $400,000, 22% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,130 | $102,810 |
| 25th percentile | $239,200 | $139,990 |
| Median | $400,000 | $239,200+ |
| 75th percentile | $517,500 | $239,200+ |
| 90th percentile | $597,260 | $239,200+ |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $73,130 |
| 25th | $239,200 |
| 50th (median) | $400,000 |
| 75th | $517,500 |
| 90th | $597,260 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2022 | $93,296 | $66,581 | $196,276 | 10 |
| FY2023 | $371,750 | $327,500 | $405,759 | 12 |
| FY2024 | $285,400 | $177,123 | $400,000 | 28 |
| FY2025 | $392,500 | $239,200 | $438,063 | 30 |
| FY2026 | $480,000 | $295,437 | $520,000 | 12 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Dermatologist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Dermatologist jobs is $400,000 (42 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $239,200 and $517,500.
What does an entry-level Dermatologist earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $281,470. Level I accounts for 100% of Dermatologist filings.
Do H-1B Dermatologists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($400,000) is 22% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($239,200+, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.