Doctors
Dermatologist — Global Hiring Overview
Dermatologists diagnose and treat skin, hair, and nail conditions across medical, surgical, and cosmetic practice.
Median Salary
$425k
$306k – $595k
Demand Score
89/100
High
Monthly Openings
1.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+12%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for dermatologists in the global healthcare market is robust. Healthcare employers report a 12% year-on-year increase in Dermatologist mandates, driven by expansion of specialty services, new hospital wings, and growing chronic-disease burden.
Salary Trend
Dermatologist compensation typically falls between $306k and $595k, with experienced dermatologists in the global healthcare market commanding $595k+ at academic medical centers, premium hospital systems, and private healthcare networks. Total compensation often includes call pay, performance incentives, CME budgets, malpractice cover, and relocation support.
Career Path
Dermatologists typically progress to General Physician, Pediatrician roles, or into fellowship subspecialisation, department head, and chief-medical-officer tracks across the global hiring healthcare market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Run derm outpatient clinics
- •Perform skin biopsies and procedures
- •Manage chronic dermatoses
Qualifications
- •MD Dermatology / FRCP Derm / ABD
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Dermatologist jobs by city
Dermatologist jobs in New York
2.9K openings · $616k
Dermatologist jobs in Los Angeles
2.5K openings · $553k
Dermatologist jobs in Chicago
2.3K openings · $489k
Dermatologist jobs in Houston
2.3K openings · $468k
Dermatologist jobs in Dallas
2.3K openings · $459k
Dermatologist jobs in San Francisco
2.3K openings · $659k
Dermatologist jobs in San Diego
2.0K openings · $544k
Dermatologist jobs in San Jose
2.2K openings · $638k
Dermatologist jobs in Seattle
2.2K openings · $553k
Dermatologist salary insights
Dermatologist salary in New York
$616k
Dermatologist salary in Los Angeles
$553k
Dermatologist salary in Chicago
$489k
Dermatologist salary in Houston
$468k
Dermatologist salary in Dallas
$459k
Dermatologist salary in San Francisco
$659k
Dermatologist salary in San Diego
$544k
Dermatologist salary in San Jose
$638k
Dermatologist salary in Seattle
$553k
Hiring by institution type
Hospitals hiring Dermatologists
Acute-care hospitals — public, private, and corporate — form the largest hiring base for clinicians and allied staff globally
Clinics hiring Dermatologists
Outpatient clinics and polyclinics hire general practitioners, specialists, nurses, and allied health staff
Medical Centers hiring Dermatologists
Multi-specialty medical centers anchor community healthcare across urban and suburban markets
Healthcare Systems hiring Dermatologists
Integrated healthcare systems span hospitals, clinics, and home health under a single brand and clinical governance
Urgent Care Centers hiring Dermatologists
Urgent care centers deliver same-day care for non-life-threatening conditions and drive sustained nursing and physician hiring
Diagnostic Labs hiring Dermatologists
Diagnostic labs and pathology networks hire technicians, scientists, and pathologists at scale
Pathology Networks hiring Dermatologists
Pathology networks consolidate testing volume across regions, recruiting pathologists and lab leadership
Rehabilitation Centers hiring Dermatologists
Rehabilitation centers deliver inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Mental Health Facilities hiring Dermatologists
Mental health facilities — inpatient, outpatient, and community — drive psychiatry, psychology, and counselling hiring
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Dermatologist in the global healthcare market is around $425k, typically ranging from $306k to $595k based on experience, sub-specialisation, and the type of healthcare institution.