Dermatologists pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $103,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $357,110 or more. The middle half of dermatologists in Tucson earn between $192,790 and $357,080.
- $104K10th
- $193K25th
- $231KMedian
- $357K75th
- $357K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $277,720 | $23,143 | $133.52 |
| Median | $231,030 | $19,252 | $111.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $192,790 | $16,066 | $92.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $357,080 | $29,757 | $171.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Dermatologists salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $277,720, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $194,669 a year, or $16,222 a month and $7,487 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for dermatologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $277,720 buys what about $286,617 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 1.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Dermatologists salary in nearby metro areas
- San Diego, CA$302,150
- Las Vegas, NV$344,310
- Colorado Springs, CO$369,320
- Denver, CO$284,800
- San Antonio, TX$336,810
- Dallas, TX$355,460
Highest-paying cities for dermatologists
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($480,490).
- Seattle, WA$480,490
- Toledo, OH$425,080
- Tampa, FL$419,870
- Greensboro, NC$416,190
- Chicago, IL$402,740
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Dermatologists salary in Tucson: questions
How much do dermatologists make an hour in Tucson?
$133.52 an hour on average, and $111.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dermatologists salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $103,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $192,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dermatologists take-home pay in Tucson?
About $194,669 a year ($16,222 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $277,720.
Do dermatologists earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($313,287).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1213; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 29.3%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.76, this job is 2.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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