SOC 29-1241 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric — Texas
Texas · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in Texas is $323,010 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 Texas is $323,010 per year, close to the national median of $300,080 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $90,370 at the tenth percentile to more than $487,890 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $194,070 to $407,300.
Among the 34 states with published data for this occupation, Texas ranks 13th by median wage. Dallas leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $359,980. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 4th of 794 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,370 | −69.9% |
| 25th | $194,070 | −35.3% |
| Median (50th) | $323,010 | +7.6% |
| 75th | $407,300 | +35.7% |
| 90th | $487,890 | +62.6% |
| Mean | $316,220 | +5.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | $359,980 | 210 | |
| 2 | Houston | $320,450 | 180 | |
| 3 | San Antonio | $255,480 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $323,010 goes as far as $332,657 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$323,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$332,657US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $323,010 a year, 7.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $90,370 to $487,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 13th of 34 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dallas, at $359,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in Texas?
The median annual wage is $323,010, or $155.30 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 Texas is 7.6% 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 Texas earns more than $487,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $90,370 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dallas, at $359,980 per year.
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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