SOC 29-1213 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dermatologists — Virginia
Virginia
The median wage for Dermatologists in Virginia is $280,060 per year, 14.8% below 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 Virginia is $280,060 per year, 14.8% below the national median of $328,730. Half of workers earn between $143,190 and $553,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $107,590 and the ninetieth at $583,390.
Virginia ranks number 20th out of 31 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 10th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,590 | −67.3% |
| 25th | $143,190 | −56.4% |
| Median (50th) | $280,060 | −14.8% |
| 75th | $553,060 | +68.2% |
| 90th | $583,390 | +77.5% |
| Mean | $327,140 | −0.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $280,060 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$280,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$277,013US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $280,060 a year, 14.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $107,590 to $583,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 20th of 31 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dermatologists in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $280,060, or $134.65 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 Virginia is 14.8% 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 Virginia earns more than $583,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $107,590 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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