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Dermatologists
Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.
What a dermatologist does
Become a dermatologist
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good dermatologist
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
- Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
- Looking for ways to help people.
- Understanding people's reactions.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $295 per hour with an average salary of $371,300 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $65 and $337 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $71,600 and $607,500 per year.
- 62% of individuals in this occupation have been employed in every quarter of the past year.
Part-time
- The average hourly rate for part-time workers is $372 per hour with an average salary of $430,100 per year.
Dermatologist job outlook
- There are 243 workers in this occupation in Washington.
Multiple Jobs
- 3% of individuals in this occupation worked for more than one employer.
- 8% of individuals in this occupation held a position in another.