DermatologistsState estimates
| Occupation | Employment | Mean annual wage | Median | 10th | 25th | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatologists (29-1213) | Not published by BLS | $401,500 | $394,550 | $110,530 | $379,060 | $461,310 | $705,310 |
| Physician Assistants (29-1071) | 930 | $110,860 | $104,960 | $83,020 | $98,710 | $122,830 | $145,100 |
| Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) | 5,640 | $110,970 | $105,750 | $86,300 | $97,960 | $123,970 | $134,650 |
| Medical Assistants (31-9092) | 13,300 | $36,770 | $36,100 | $29,630 | $32,390 | $38,360 | $45,040 |
What the figures suggest for Alabama owners
The Alabama dermatologist mean is $401,500, while the reported dermatologist median is $394,550. Across the four occupations shown, the highest published mean is dermatologists at $401,500, and the lowest is medical assistants at $36,770, a difference of $364,730.
Within the published support-role medians for Alabama, nurse practitioner is highest at $105,750 and medical assistant is lowest at $36,100. Compare the physician assistant ($104,960), nurse practitioner ($105,750), and medical assistant ($36,100) figures with assigned work, supervision, appointment access, and expected collections.
The Alabama OEWS table describes employee wage estimates and employment, not practice profit or owner distributions. Its nurse practitioner median is $105,750; that figure excludes benefits and does not establish a fair offer for a particular candidate.
For state-specific operating context, see Alabama licensure information and Alabama CME information. Compare an offer with the compensation benchmark calculator, or return to the salary hub.
Source: BLS May 2025 OEWS state estimates, state downloadable table. Release name: May 2025 OEWS.
