Dermatology Jobs & Careers

Dermatology careers span general medical dermatology, surgical and Mohs dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology, and the dermatology APP and clinical staff teams. Dermatology is consistently one of the most competitive and one of the highest-compensated outpatient specialties in U.S. medicine.

The Medical.Careers dermatology hub aggregates active openings, structures the specialty around the way clinicians actually think about it, and pairs job search with editorial context on compensation, scope of practice, and outlook. Listings come through credentialed channels in the MedicalRecruiting.com network, which means lower exposure to expired postings, duplicate listings, and non-credentialed staffing fronts than on broad horizontal job sites.

What Dermatology Professionals Do

Dermatologists evaluate and treat conditions of the skin, hair, and nails across medical, surgical, and cosmetic domains. General medical dermatology manages acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, autoimmune skin disease, and skin cancer screening and treatment. Mohs surgeons perform staged excision of skin cancers. Cosmetic dermatologists deliver injectables, laser, and energy-based procedures. Dermatopathologists interpret skin biopsies. Dermatology PAs and NPs are central to most modern dermatology practices and frequently carry significant clinic panels under physician supervision.

Roles in Dermatology

• General dermatologist
• Mohs surgeon
• Pediatric dermatologist
• Cosmetic dermatologist
• Dermatopathologist
• Dermatology PA
• Dermatology NP
• Dermatology RN (injectables, laser)
• Aesthetician (medical spa)
• Dermatology medical assistant

Private equity-backed dermatology consolidation has reshaped the dermatology employment landscape, with both consolidated group employment and traditional small-group ownership remaining major paths.

Dermatology Compensation

General dermatologists typically earn $400,000–$525,000, with cosmetic-heavy and high-volume practices often exceeding $600,000. Mohs surgeons routinely earn $550,000–$750,000+. Pediatric dermatologists typically earn $275,000–$375,000. Dermatopathologists earn $375,000–$500,000. Dermatology PAs and NPs typically earn $130,000–$200,000+ with productivity-based models in high-volume practices producing the upper end. Aesthetic injection RNs in cosmetic-focused practices can also earn well above standard nursing compensation.

When you evaluate any specific dermatology opening on Medical.Careers, look beyond base salary to the full economic picture: productivity bonus structure, signing and retention bonuses, retirement match and vesting, malpractice type and tail coverage, CME allowance, license and credential reimbursement, paid time off, and the schedule itself. Two roles with similar base compensation can differ by 20–40 percent in total economic value once these terms are factored in.

Outlook for Dermatology Careers

Dermatology demand exceeds supply nationwide, with patient access frequently a problem even in major metropolitan markets. Dermatology APP demand is exceptionally strong. Cosmetic and aesthetic services continue to grow. Dermatology private practice and consolidated group practice both remain attractive employment paths.

How to Apply to Dermatology Jobs on Medical.Careers

Most Medical.Careers listings include a direct apply button that submits your application to the employer or recruiting partner. Have a current CV or resume ready that lists your active state licensure, board certifications and life-support credentials as applicable, DEA registration where relevant, and a concise summary of clinical experience by setting and patient population. For physician and advanced practice dermatology roles, expect early conversations to cover practice fit, schedule expectations, geographic flexibility, compensation range, and timing. Credentialing and privileging usually run in parallel with offer negotiation and can take 60 to 120 days; plan your start date accordingly.

Tips for Dermatology Job Seekers

• Be specific. Replace generic phrases like "managed clinical care" with concrete patient volumes, procedure counts, and case mix relevant to dermatology practice.
• Be reachable. Confirm your contact information is current and check email frequently — hiring teams move fast and often lose interest when candidates take more than a few days to reply.
• Be realistic about geography. If you are flexible, say so explicitly. If you are not, be clear about why so the recruiter does not waste time on the wrong roles.
• Be honest about timing. Non-competes, contract end dates, and licenses still in process are easier to plan around early than to surface late.
• Ask for the contract early. A written contract enables substantive negotiation; verbal offers often paper over terms that matter.

Above all, treat your dermatology job search as a structured process. Track which roles you have applied to, when you followed up, what compensation range was discussed, and what the contract terms looked like. The clinicians who get the best outcomes are almost always the ones who keep good notes, move quickly when the right opportunity appears, and walk away from offers that do not match their priorities.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dermatology Careers

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