Dermatologists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $284,630
Median hourly $136.84
10th percentile $103,390
90th percentile $324,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,390
    25th
    $181,120
    50th (median)
    $284,630
    75th
    $284,630
    90th
    $324,290

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Dermatologists salary vs area income 330% Median Dermatologists salary is 230% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dermatologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $641,210
    Toledo, OH $460,070
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $457,770
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $444,830
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $435,750
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $419,410

    Nearby metros — Dermatologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $419,410
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $276,170

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dermatologists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Dermatologists in Atlanta, GA is $136.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $155.91 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dermatologists in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Dermatologists (10th percentile) earn around $103,390 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $181,120.