Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric salary
What ophthalmologists, except pediatric earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$300,080$144.27 per hour
Average pay$304,650$146.47 per hour
Middle half earn$173,650 – $421,530Top 10%: $489,710+
Jobs8,950Employed nationwide
Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $305,200 | $146.73 | – | – |
| Arkansas | $259,320 | $124.67 | 30 | 0.03 |
| California | $400,150 | $192.38 | 820 | 0.05 |
| Colorado | $288,050 | $138.49 | 100 | 0.04 |
| Florida | $399,440 | $192.04 | 580 | 0.06 |
| Georgia | $382,920 | $184.10 | 120 | 0.03 |
| Illinois | $284,630 | $136.84 | 620 | 0.1 |
| Indiana | $168,600 | $81.06 | 160 | 0.05 |
| Iowa | $394,900 | $189.86 | 90 | 0.06 |
| Kentucky | $101,940 | $49.01 | 70 | 0.04 |
| Louisiana | $155,250 | $74.64 | 30 | 0.02 |
| Maine | $337,850 | $162.43 | 90 | 0.14 |
| Maryland | $211,770 | $101.81 | 260 | 0.1 |
| Massachusetts | $325,200 | $156.35 | 450 | 0.12 |
| Michigan | $179,720 | $86.41 | 150 | 0.04 |
| Minnesota | $372,200 | $178.94 | 180 | 0.06 |
| Missouri | $228,410 | $109.81 | – | – |
| Nevada | $345,600 | $166.15 | – | – |
| New Hampshire | $404,330 | $194.39 | 50 | 0.07 |
| New York | $360,050 | $173.10 | 960 | 0.1 |
| Ohio | $271,270 | $130.42 | 150 | 0.03 |
| Oklahoma | $215,760 | $103.73 | – | – |
| Oregon | $334,450 | $160.79 | 210 | 0.11 |
| Pennsylvania | $304,290 | $146.29 | 310 | 0.05 |
| Rhode Island | $450,370 | $216.52 | 180 | 0.36 |
| South Carolina | $214,160 | $102.96 | 100 | 0.04 |
| South Dakota | $211,990 | $101.92 | 130 | 0.29 |
| Tennessee | $231,040 | $111.08 | 230 | 0.07 |
| Texas | $323,010 | $155.30 | – | – |
| Utah | $188,490 | $90.62 | 30 | 0.02 |
| Vermont | $258,910 | $124.48 | 30 | 0.11 |
| Virginia | $177,410 | $85.29 | – | – |
| Washington | $304,830 | $146.56 | 180 | 0.05 |
| Wisconsin | $213,890 | $102.83 | 250 | 0.08 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $700,850 | 60 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $412,900 | 60 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $399,020 | 200 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $359,980 | 210 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $337,850 | 60 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $325,200 | 330 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $320,450 | 180 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $284,630 | 510 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $239,200+ | 300 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $232,300 | 120 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $218,380 | 80 |
| Rapid City, SD | $211,990 | 70 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $210,490 | 130 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $168,600 | 110 |
Metro areas with the most ophthalmologists, except pediatric
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 510 | $284,630 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 330 | $325,200 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 300 | $239,200+ |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 210 | $359,980 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 200 | $399,020 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 180 | $320,450 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 130 | $210,490 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 120 | $232,300 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 110 | $168,600 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 80 | $218,380 |
| Rapid City, SD | 70 | $211,990 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 60 | $412,900 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | 60 | $337,850 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 60 | $700,850 |
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Questions
How much does an ophthalmologist, except pediatric make?
The median pay for ophthalmologists, except pediatric in the U.S. was $300,080 a year ($144.27 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $173,650 and $421,530.
Which states pay ophthalmologists, except pediatric the most?
The highest pay was in Rhode Island ($450,370), New Hampshire ($404,330), California ($400,150), Florida ($399,440), Iowa ($394,900). The lowest was in Kentucky ($101,940), Louisiana ($155,250), Indiana ($168,600).
How many ophthalmologists, except pediatric are there in the U.S.?
About 8,950 people were employed as ophthalmologists, except pediatric in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.