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Dermatologists
Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.
What a dermatologist does
Become a dermatologist
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good dermatologist
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
- Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
- Looking for ways to help people.
- Understanding people's reactions.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $178 per hour with an average salary of $371,300 per year.
Dermatologist job outlook
- There are 243 workers in this occupation in Washington.