DermatologistsState estimates
| Occupation | Employment | Mean annual wage | Median | 10th | 25th | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatologists (29-1213) | 180 | $287,560 | $259,990 | $165,600 | $182,840 | $389,990 | $437,060 |
| Physician Assistants (29-1071) | 2,250 | $120,720 | $122,490 | $77,620 | $105,560 | $134,100 | $158,860 |
| Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) | 5,670 | $124,170 | $123,290 | $97,080 | $107,930 | $132,220 | $160,170 |
| Medical Assistants (31-9092) | 12,110 | $42,340 | $41,160 | $34,730 | $37,290 | $46,950 | $49,110 |
What the figures suggest for South Carolina owners
The South Carolina dermatologist mean is $287,560, while the reported dermatologist median is $259,990. Across the four occupations shown, the highest published mean is dermatologists at $287,560, and the lowest is medical assistants at $42,340, a difference of $245,220.
Within the published support-role medians for South Carolina, nurse practitioner is highest at $123,290 and medical assistant is lowest at $41,160. Compare the physician assistant ($122,490), nurse practitioner ($123,290), and medical assistant ($41,160) figures with assigned work, supervision, appointment access, and expected collections.
The South Carolina OEWS table describes employee wage estimates and employment, not practice profit or owner distributions. Its nurse practitioner median is $123,290; that figure excludes benefits and does not establish a fair offer for a particular candidate.
For state-specific operating context, see South Carolina licensure information and South 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.
