Dermatologists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $233,370
Median hourly $112.20
10th percentile $63,630
90th percentile $558,920

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,630
    25th
    $93,140
    50th (median)
    $233,370
    75th
    $558,920
    90th
    $558,920

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Dermatologists salary vs area income 228% Median Dermatologists salary is 128% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $435,750

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,280
    Physicians, All Other $323,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,240
    Pharmacists $163,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dermatologists make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Dermatologists in San Diego, CA is $112.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $268.71 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dermatologists in San Diego?

    Entry-level Dermatologists (10th percentile) earn around $63,630 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,140.