Dermatologists Salary in Colorado

Dermatologists in Colorado earn the most in Colorado Springs (average $369,320 a year) and the least in Denver ($284,800), across the 2 Colorado metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dermatologists average at $357,840 and the median at $398,810 for 260 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $323,530.

Dermatologists average salary by city in Colorado

Colorado Springs$369,320
Denver$284,800

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Colorado Springs	$369,320	$398,810	$355,470	$243,064	101
Denver	$284,800	$273,320	$273,320	$193,831	106

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dermatologists salary in other states

Dermatologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Colorado

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.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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