Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Salary
Dermatology NPs practice medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Procedure volume and cash-pay services drive the specialty’s pay premium. The national median across all NPs is $132,300 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025). This guide estimates dermatology pay at $146K to $165K, an editorial premium of 10 to 25% over that median rather than survey data.
All-NP median (BLS)
$132,300
BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025
Estimated Dermatology range
$146K to $165K
Editorial estimate: the BLS median plus 10 to 25%
Source: BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025.
Openings
Where Dermatology NPs are hiring
States with open Dermatology NP roles
Current listings span 8 states, led by California (3), New York (3) and Connecticut (2).
Practice rules
Practice authority where Dermatology NPs are hiring
Scope of practice across those states
Of the 26 open Dermatology NP roles with a listed state, 11 are in full practice states (New York, Connecticut, Washington and Arizona), 7 in reduced practice states and 8 in restricted practice states, using the AANP classification.
Listing mix
Who is hiring Dermatology NPs, and how
Employers hiring Dermatology NPs
29 listings nationwide come from 8 employers. Integrated Dermatology has the most, with 11.
- Integrated Dermatology11 listings
- MedElite7 listings
- Platinum Dermatology Partners4 listings
- Frontier Dermatology3 listings
- Altru Health System1 listing
- The MedServ Group1 listing
- UMass Memorial Health1 listing
- University of Rochester Medical Center1 listing
How these roles are set up
4 of 29 are hybrid and 25 on site.
Part-Time is the most common arrangement (17), followed by Full-Time (12).
Credentials
Certification & Where Dermatology NPs Work
What Dermatology NPs need
Typically FNP or AGNP certification (AANPCB / ANCC) plus dermatology experience. State licensure requirements vary, so check your state board of nursing for specifics.
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Dermatology Nurse Practitioner salary: FAQ
How much does a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner make?
The national median across all NPs is $132,300 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025). This guide applies an editorial premium of 10 to 25% to that median for dermatology roles, an estimated $146K to $165K per year that is not survey data.
What premium does this guide estimate for Dermatology NPs?
This guide's editorial estimate is 10 to 25% over the all-NP median, reflecting procedure-driven, cash-pay revenue. It is not survey data. Typical practice settings include dermatology practices, medical spas, academic clinics.
What certification does a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner need?
Typically FNP or AGNP certification (AANPCB / ANCC) plus dermatology experience. State licensure requirements vary, so check your state board of nursing for specifics.
How can I increase my Dermatology NP salary?
Compare offers across practice settings (dermatology practices, medical spas, academic clinics), consider states that grant full practice authority (27 states + DC per AANP State Practice Environment), and negotiate total compensation (base pay, bonuses, CME allowance, and loan-repayment support) rather than base salary alone.
Where are Dermatology NP jobs open right now?
Current listings span 16 states, led by California (3), New York (3) and Connecticut (2).
Do Dermatology NP roles on NP Hiring offer remote work?
None of the 29 open Dermatology NP roles are listed as remote right now.
Data sources: BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025, plus the specialty premium published in the NP Hiring salary guide, applied to that median as an editorial estimate.
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