DermatologistsState estimates
| Occupation | Employment | Mean annual wage | Median | 10th | 25th | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatologists (29-1213) | 800 | $360,910 | $367,350 | $186,700 | $340,320 | $389,990 | $475,970 |
| Physician Assistants (29-1071) | 7,490 | $130,030 | $129,360 | $101,100 | $110,320 | $140,030 | $164,770 |
| Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) | 9,800 | $130,870 | $128,990 | $103,530 | $114,260 | $142,180 | $164,320 |
| Medical Assistants (31-9092) | 23,650 | $44,090 | $45,140 | $36,010 | $38,490 | $47,500 | $50,850 |
What the figures suggest for North Carolina owners
The North Carolina dermatologist mean is $360,910, while the reported dermatologist median is $367,350. Across the four occupations shown, the highest published mean is dermatologists at $360,910, and the lowest is medical assistants at $44,090, a difference of $316,820.
Within the published support-role medians for North Carolina, physician assistant is highest at $129,360 and medical assistant is lowest at $45,140. Compare the physician assistant ($129,360), nurse practitioner ($128,990), and medical assistant ($45,140) figures with assigned work, supervision, appointment access, and expected collections.
The North Carolina OEWS table describes employee wage estimates and employment, not practice profit or owner distributions. Its physician assistant median is $129,360; that figure excludes benefits and does not establish a fair offer for a particular candidate.
For state-specific operating context, see North Carolina licensure information and North Carolina 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.
