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What is a practicing dermatologist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a practicing dermatologist. For example, did you know that they make an average of $144.4 an hour? That's $300,345 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 55,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScorePracticing DermatologistUS Average
Salary
10.0

Avg. Salary $300,345

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
10.0

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.16%

Asian 19.91%

Black or African American 3.79%

Hispanic or Latino 6.43%

Unknown 4.09%

White 65.62%

Gender

female 45.45%

male 54.55%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
10.0

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.8

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a practicing dermatologist

  1. Explore practicing dermatologist education requirements

    Most common practicing dermatologist degrees

    Doctorate

    44.4 %

    Bachelor's

    22.2 %

    Master's

    11.1 %

  2. Start to develop specific practicing dermatologist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Laser Procedures100.00%

  3. Research practicing dermatologist duties and responsibilities

    • Establish long-term, trusting relationships with patients which encourage repeat visits, customer referrals and overall company goodwill.
    • Maintain open and positive communication with contacts at HMO clinics and insurance companies.

  4. Apply for practicing dermatologist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a practicing dermatologist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average practicing dermatologist salary

The average practicing dermatologist salary in the United States is $300,345 per year or $144 per hour. Practicing dermatologist salaries range between $154,000 and $582,000 per year.

Average Practicing Dermatologist Salary
$300,345 Yearly
$144.40 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

Updated January 8, 2025

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