How much does an Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric make?
An Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric earns a median annual salary of $300,080 in the United States, which works out to roughly $144.27 per hour for full-time work. Most Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric earn between $100,180 at the entry level and $489,710 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $173,650 and $421,530 a year.
That is $238,690 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric salary range by percentile
Half of all Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric earn between $173,650 and $421,530 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $100,180 | $48.16 | |
| 25th percentile (early career) | $173,650 | $83.49 | |
| 50th percentile (median) | $300,080 | $144.27 | |
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $421,530 | $202.66 | |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $489,710 | $235.44 |
Highest-paying states for Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Rhode Island leads the country for Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric pay at $450,370 a year, followed by New Hampshire ($404,330) and California ($400,150). At the other end, Kentucky posts the lowest median at $101,940 — a gap of $348,430 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
| # | State | Median salary | Hourly | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $450,370 | $216.52 | +50% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $404,330 | $194.39 | +35% |
| 3 | California | $400,150 | $192.38 | +33% |
| 4 | Florida | $399,440 | $192.04 | +33% |
| 5 | Iowa | $394,900 | $189.86 | +32% |
Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 34 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Workforce and education
About 9,000 people work as Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in the United States. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
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