DermatologistsState estimates
| Occupation | Employment | Mean annual wage | Median | 10th | 25th | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatologists (29-1213) | 740 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| Physician Assistants (29-1071) | 13,600 | $169,110 | $165,650 | $99,380 | $136,730 | $206,990 | $225,190 |
| Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) | 25,120 | $176,760 | $168,520 | $120,340 | $145,980 | $209,350 | $240,830 |
| Medical Assistants (31-9092) | 117,060 | $55,100 | $49,660 | $39,290 | $46,240 | $61,870 | $77,300 |
What the figures suggest for California owners
BLS does not publish a state mean for dermatologists in California; avoid treating the missing figure as zero or as evidence that the role is absent. The published nurse practitioners mean of $176,760 provides a visible reference for that occupation only, not a substitute dermatologist benchmark. Across the four occupations shown, the highest published mean is nurse practitioners at $176,760, and the lowest is medical assistants at $55,100, a difference of $121,660.
Within the published support-role medians for California, nurse practitioner is highest at $168,520 and medical assistant is lowest at $49,660. Compare the physician assistant ($165,650), nurse practitioner ($168,520), and medical assistant ($49,660) figures with assigned work, supervision, appointment access, and expected collections.
The California OEWS table describes employee wage estimates and employment, not practice profit or owner distributions. Its nurse practitioner median is $168,520; that figure excludes benefits and does not establish a fair offer for a particular candidate.
For state-specific operating context, see California licensure information and California 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.
