Dermatologists Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $641,210
Median hourly $308.27
10th percentile $83,590
90th percentile $770,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,590
    25th
    $269,560
    50th (median)
    $641,210
    75th
    $672,840
    90th
    $770,140

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Dermatologists salary vs area income 569% Median Dermatologists salary is 469% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dermatologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $405,000

    Nearby metros — Dermatologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $444,830
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $397,710
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $374,000
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $329,990
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $269,110

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $118,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $59,960
    Pharmacists $165,270
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $73,490
    Physicians, All Other $330,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dermatologists make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Dermatologists in Seattle, WA is $308.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $370.26 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Dermatologists (10th percentile) earn around $83,590 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $269,560.