SOC 29-1241 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric — Alabama
Alabama
The median wage for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in Alabama is $305,200 per year, close to the national median of $300,080 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in Alabama is $305,200 per year, close to the national median of $300,080 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $188,680 and $351,440. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $173,050 and the ninetieth at $465,770.
Alabama ranks number 14th out of 34 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 690 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 6th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $173,050 | −42.3% |
| 25th | $188,680 | −37.1% |
| Median (50th) | $305,200 | +1.7% |
| 75th | $351,440 | +17.1% |
| 90th | $465,770 | +55.2% |
| Mean | $289,830 | −3.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $305,200 goes as far as $343,694 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$305,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$343,694US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $305,200 a year, 1.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $173,050 to $465,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 14th of 34 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $305,200, or $146.73 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $300,080, so pay in Alabama is 1.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $465,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $173,050 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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