SOC 29-1213 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dermatologists — Michigan
Michigan · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Dermatologists in Michigan is $414,910 per year, well 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 Michigan is $414,910 per year, well above the national median of $328,730. The gap of 26.2% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $207,000 and $472,440. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $103,490 and the ninetieth at $519,590.
Michigan ranks number 12th out of 31 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $269,110. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 5th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,490 | −68.5% |
| 25th | $207,000 | −37.0% |
| Median (50th) | $414,910 | +26.2% |
| 75th | $472,440 | +43.7% |
| 90th | $519,590 | +58.1% |
| Mean | $344,770 | +4.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $269,110 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $414,910 goes as far as $431,299 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$414,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$431,299US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $414,910 a year, 26.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $103,490 to $519,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 12th of 31 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $269,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dermatologists in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $414,910, or $199.48 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 Michigan is 26.2% 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 Michigan earns more than $519,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $103,490 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Detroit, at $269,110 per year.
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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