SOC 29-1241 · May 2025 · United States
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric across the United States is $300,080 per year, measured over 8,950 jobs. The highest state median is in Rhode Island, at $450,370.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Pay for this occupation varies by 341.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Rhode Island pays $450,370 and Kentucky pays $101,940.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $450,370 | 180 | |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $404,330 | 50 | |
| 3 | California | $400,150 | 820 | |
| 4 | Florida | $399,440 | 580 | |
| 5 | Iowa | $394,900 | 90 | |
| 6 | Georgia | $382,920 | 120 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | $372,200 | 180 | |
| 8 | New York | $360,050 | 960 | |
| 9 | Nevada | $345,600 | — | |
| 10 | Maine | $337,850 | 90 |
States with the most Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 960 | $360,050 | |
| 2 | California | 820 | $400,150 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 620 | $284,630 | |
| 4 | Florida | 580 | $399,440 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 450 | $325,200 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 310 | $304,290 | |
| 7 | Maryland | 260 | $211,770 | |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 250 | $213,890 | |
| 9 | Tennessee | 230 | $231,040 | |
| 10 | Oregon | 210 | $334,450 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $700,850 | 60 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | $433,520 | — |
| 3 | San Francisco | $429,080 | — |
| 4 | Atlanta | $412,900 | 60 |
| 5 | Providence | $399,020 | 200 |
| 6 | Minneapolis | $389,450 | — |
| 7 | Worcester | $387,810 | 30 |
| 8 | Dallas | $359,980 | 210 |
| 9 | Portland | $337,850 | 60 |
| 10 | Las Vegas | $332,670 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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