Dermatologists

Bright outlookJob zone 5: extensive preparationO*NET 29-1213.00

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$101k10th$336kMedian$494k90th

New workers start near $100,970; experienced workers reach $494,230

Job outlook

U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.

Typical entry education: Doctoral or professional degree · Training: Internship/residency

No program is mapped to this career yet. Many careers start from a transfer pre-major or a related program.

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.

Refer patients to other specialists, as needed.
Record patients' health histories.
Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology.
Instruct interns or residents in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases.
Conduct or order diagnostic tests such as chest radiographs (x-rays), microbiologic tests, or endocrinologic tests.

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.

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