SOC 29-1241 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric — Virginia
Virginia
At $177,410, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric, 40.9% beneath the national figure of $300,080.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $177,410, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric, 40.9% beneath the national figure of $300,080. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $151,910 and $490,410. The lowest tenth earn under $142,730, while the highest tenth earn more than $539,110.
Among the 34 states with published data for this occupation, Virginia ranks 31st by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 24th of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $142,730 | −52.4% |
| 25th | $151,910 | −49.4% |
| Median (50th) | $177,410 | −40.9% |
| 75th | $490,410 | +63.4% |
| 90th | $539,110 | +79.7% |
| Mean | $301,640 | +0.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $177,410 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$177,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$175,480US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $177,410 a year, 40.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $142,730 to $539,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 31st of 34 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $177,410, or $85.29 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 Virginia is 40.9% lower. 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 Virginia earns more than $539,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $142,730 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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