Dermatologists pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $103,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $324,290 or more. The middle half of dermatologists in Atlanta earn between $181,120 and $284,630.
- $103K10th
- $181K25th
- $285KMedian
- $285K75th
- $324K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $235,330 | $19,611 | $113.14 |
| Median | $284,630 | $23,719 | $136.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $181,120 | $15,093 | $87.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $284,630 | $23,719 | $136.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dermatologists pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Dermatologists in Atlanta earn 27% less than the U.S. average ($323,530). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $328,730.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $235,330 | $284,630 | $103,390 | $324,290 | n/a |
| United States | $323,530 | $328,730 | $102,810 | $578,560 | 11,370 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dermatologists salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $235,330, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $162,557 a year, or $13,546 a month and $6,252 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for dermatologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $235,330 buys what about $235,194 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 5.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Dermatologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Charlotte, NC$273,540
- Charleston, SC$269,420
- Greensboro, NC$416,190
- Cincinnati, OH$265,180
- Tampa, FL$419,870
- Washington, DC$352,880
Highest-paying cities for dermatologists
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($480,490).
- Seattle, WA$480,490
- Toledo, OH$425,080
- Tampa, FL$419,870
- Greensboro, NC$416,190
- Chicago, IL$402,740
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Dermatologists salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do dermatologists make an hour in Atlanta?
$113.14 an hour on average, and $136.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dermatologists salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $103,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $181,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dermatologists take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $162,557 a year ($13,546 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $235,330.
Do dermatologists earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% less than the U.S. average for this job ($323,530).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1213; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 24.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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