What ophthalmologists, except pediatric earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).
a year, or $146.73 an hour. That is 2% more than the national median of $300,080.
The middle half of ophthalmologists, except pediatric in Alabama earn $188,680 to $351,440.
Alabama pays ophthalmologists, except pediatric more than 20 of the other 33 states. Highest: Rhode Island ($450,370).
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric employed in Alabama.
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in Alabama earned a median of $305,200 a year ($146.73 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $300,080. The middle half earned $188,680 to $351,440.
Alabama ranks #14 of 34 states for ophthalmologists, except pediatric pay. Rhode Island pays the most, at $450,370 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.