SOC 29-1213 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dermatologists — Alabama
Alabama
The median wage for Dermatologists in Alabama is $394,550 per year, 20.0% above the national median of $328,730.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Dermatologists in Alabama is $394,550 per year, 20.0% above the national median of $328,730. Pay ranges from under $110,530 at the tenth percentile to more than $705,310 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $379,060 to $461,310.
Among the 31 states with published data for this occupation, Alabama ranks 14th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 2nd of 690 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $110,530 | −66.4% |
| 25th | $379,060 | +15.3% |
| Median (50th) | $394,550 | +20.0% |
| 75th | $461,310 | +40.3% |
| 90th | $705,310 | +114.6% |
| Mean | $401,500 | +22.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $394,550 goes as far as $444,313 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 35.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$394,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$444,313US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $394,550 a year, 20.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $110,530 to $705,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 14th of 31 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dermatologists in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $394,550, or $189.69 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $328,730, so pay in Alabama is 20.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $705,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $110,530 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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