SOC 29-1213 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dermatologists — San Diego
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
At $233,370, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Dermatologists, 29.0% beneath the national figure of $328,730.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $233,370, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Dermatologists, 29.0% beneath the national figure of $328,730. Pay ranges from under $63,630 at the tenth percentile to more than $558,920 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $93,140 to $558,920.
Of the 671 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 12th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,630 | −80.6% |
| 25th | $93,140 | −71.7% |
| Median (50th) | $233,370 | −29.0% |
| 75th | $558,920 | +70.0% |
| 90th | $558,920 | +70.0% |
| Mean | $302,150 | −8.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Diego run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $233,370 buys what $210,813 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 35.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$233,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$210,813US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $233,370 a year, 29.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,630 to $558,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dermatologists in San Diego, CA?
The median annual wage is $233,370, or $112.20 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 San Diego, CA is 29.0% lower. 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 San Diego, CA earns more than $558,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,630 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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