Dermatology
NP Jobs in the United States.

Dermatology NPs manage medical dermatology, including acne, psoriasis, eczema, and skin cancer surveillance, plus procedures such as biopsies and cryotherapy, and cosmetic services in many practices. There are currently 39 dermatology positions listed here.

A national NP certification through AANPCB or ANCC (family or adult-gerontology track) plus state APRN licensure. Dermatology itself is learned in practice: employers screen for derm experience or provide structured training. The optional DCNP credential through the Dermatology Nursing Certification Board recognizes dermatology NP practice hours.

Nationally, nurse practitioners earn a median annual wage of $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025). Dermatology NP pay varies with experience, practice setting, geography, and employment type, so compare pay listing by listing using the ranges employers post. Productivity and cosmetic-service bonuses, where a practice offers them, are stated in the listing.

Dermatology is among the more schedule-friendly NP specialties: clinic-based weekday hours with no inpatient call in most practices. Confirm the evening or weekend clinic expectations, which vary by practice.