Ophthalmologist Salary in the US
$222,350
per year
per month
$18,530
per month
per year
Bonus
$33,400/year
Bonus
$2,780/month
Ophthalmologist - Average Salary
The average salary for an Ophthalmologist is $222,350 per year ($18,530 per month), which is $168,860 (+316%) higher than the average salary in the US.
An Ophthalmologist can expect an average starting salary of $114,510. The highest salaries can exceed $351,850.
An Ophthalmologist can expect an average starting salary of $114,510. The highest salaries can exceed $351,850.
$114,510
Low
$222,350
Average salary
$351,850
High
$9,540
Low
$18,530
Average salary
$29,320
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$9,000 $220,700 $450,350 | ||
| Salary | $114,510 - 351,850 | |
| Bonus | $9,000 - 98,500 | |
| Total Pay | $123,510 - 450,350 |
$750 $18,390 $37,530 | ||
| Salary | $9,540 - 29,320 | |
| Bonus | $750 - 8,210 | |
| Total Pay | $10,290 - 37,530 |
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Ophthalmologist Salary Range
Among Ophthalmologists in the US, Pediatric Ophthalmologists, Neuro Ophthalmologists and Ophthalmologist Surgeons have the highest salaries.
Ophthalmologist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Neuro Ophthalmologist | $258K/year | +16% |
| Ophthalmologist Surgeon | $258K/year | +16% |
| Pediatric Ophthalmologist | $249K/year | +12% |
| Retinal Ophthalmologist | $236K/year | +6% |
Ophthalmologist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Ophthalmologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $190,240 per year. A mid career Ophthalmologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $206,800, while an experienced Ophthalmologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $246,370. Ophthalmologists with more than 20 years of experience earn $273,450 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Ophthalmologist
| Late Career | ▲ +23% |
| Experienced | ▲ +11% |
| Average Salary | $222,350/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -7% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -14% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
39%
39%
Male
61%
61%
Ophthalmologist - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Ophthalmologist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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