DermatologistsState estimates
| Occupation | Employment | Mean annual wage | Median | 10th | 25th | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatologists (29-1213) | Not published by BLS | 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) | 1,360 | $130,290 | $128,870 | $100,920 | $117,130 | $144,100 | $162,200 |
| Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) | 5,380 | $126,630 | $125,600 | $99,050 | $109,850 | $135,610 | $159,570 |
| Medical Assistants (31-9092) | 12,310 | $36,180 | $36,320 | $28,970 | $32,020 | $38,550 | $44,460 |
What the figures suggest for Louisiana owners
BLS does not publish a state mean for dermatologists in Louisiana; avoid treating the missing figure as zero or as evidence that the role is absent. The published physician assistants mean of $130,290 provides a visible reference for that occupation only, not a substitute dermatologist benchmark. Across the four occupations shown, the highest published mean is physician assistants at $130,290, and the lowest is medical assistants at $36,180, a difference of $94,110.
Within the published support-role medians for Louisiana, physician assistant is highest at $128,870 and medical assistant is lowest at $36,320. Compare the physician assistant ($128,870), nurse practitioner ($125,600), and medical assistant ($36,320) figures with assigned work, supervision, appointment access, and expected collections.
The Louisiana OEWS table describes employee wage estimates and employment, not practice profit or owner distributions. Its physician assistant median is $128,870; that figure excludes benefits and does not establish a fair offer for a particular candidate.
For state-specific operating context, see Louisiana licensure information and Louisiana 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.
