Dermatologists pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $165,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $437,050 or more. The middle half of dermatologists in Charleston earn between $165,600 and $389,990.
- $166K10th
- $166K25th
- $207KMedian
- $390K75th
- $437K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $269,420 | $22,452 | $129.53 |
| Median | $207,000 | $17,250 | $99.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $165,600 | $13,800 | $79.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $389,990 | $32,499 | $187.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dermatologists pay in Charleston vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Dermatologists in Charleston earn 6% less than the South Carolina average ($287,560) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($323,530). At the median the gap is -37% against the U.S. median of $328,730.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $269,420 | $207,000 | $165,600 | $437,050 | n/a |
| South Carolina | $287,560 | $259,990 | $165,600 | $437,060 | 180 |
| 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 Charleston
On the average salary of $269,420, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $182,860 a year, or $15,238 a month and $7,033 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for dermatologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $269,420 buys what about $266,853 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($49,150). A typical home costs $435,877, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Dermatologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Charlotte, NC$273,540
- Greensboro, NC$416,190
- Atlanta, GA$235,330
- Tampa, FL$419,870
- Washington, DC$352,880
- Naples, FL$288,660
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 Charleston: questions
How much do dermatologists make an hour in Charleston?
$129.53 an hour on average, and $99.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dermatologists salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $165,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $165,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dermatologists take-home pay in Charleston?
About $182,860 a year ($15,238 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $269,420.
Do dermatologists earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Charleston-North Charleston, SC (16700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 22.9%.
- 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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