SOC 29-1241 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric — New Hampshire
New Hampshire
At $404,330 a year, the median wage for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in New Hampshire sits 34.7% above the national figure of $300,080.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $404,330 a year, the median wage for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in New Hampshire sits 34.7% above the national figure of $300,080. Half of workers earn between $305,180 and $437,240. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $74,360 and the ninetieth at $437,240.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.27 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 34 states with published data for this occupation, New Hampshire ranks 2nd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 6th of 631 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,360 | −75.2% |
| 25th | $305,180 | +1.7% |
| Median (50th) | $404,330 | +34.7% |
| 75th | $437,240 | +45.7% |
| 90th | $437,240 | +45.7% |
| Mean | $346,190 | +15.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $404,330 buys what $388,033 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 29.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$404,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$388,033US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $404,330 a year, 34.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $74,360 to $437,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 34 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in New Hampshire?
The median annual wage is $404,330, or $194.39 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 New Hampshire is 34.7% 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 New Hampshire earns more than $437,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $74,360 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in New Hampshire. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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