Dermatology as a healthcare specialty according to the latest census is ranked as the 10th most in-demand medical field, due to the aging US population. However, with such a demand comes increased salaries, which rose by 13% on average in 2017-18. This lucrative industry which now stands at $13 billion employs about 15,000 dermatologists in the country, with much of that cash coming from out-of-pocket cosmetic procedures like lip injections and laser hair removal.