How much does a Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric make?

The median annual wage for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric is $300,080 ($144 per hour). Pay ranges from about $100,180 at the 10th percentile to $489,710 at the 90th percentile.

What is the average salary for a Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric?

The average (mean) annual salary is $304,650, which is higher than the median because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Which state pays Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatrics the most?

Rhode Island has the highest median annual wage for this occupation at $450,370.

Is Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric a growing occupation?

BLS employment data for May 2025 counts about 8.9K people in this occupation. Projected growth is published separately in the BLS Employment Projections program.

What does a Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric do?

Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.; Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.; Document or evaluate patients' medical histories..

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric Salary

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations · 8.9K employed in the U.S.

Median annual

$300,080

Median hourly

$144

Average annual

$304,650

Typical range

$100,180–$489,710

Pay distribution

10th to 90th percentile, with the median marked.

10th$100,180

25th$173,650

Median$300,080

75th$421,530

90th$489,710

What this role pays

The median annual salary for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric is $300,080 as of May 2025, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. That works out to about $144 an hour at a full-time schedule.

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including glasses and contacts..

Most earn between $100,180 and $489,710 a year. There are roughly 8.9K people employed as ophthalmologists, except pediatric in the United States. Use the state and metro pages below to see how pay changes by location, and the calculator to convert any hourly or annual figure.

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Hours / weekWeeks / year

Hourly: $144.27
Daily: $1,154
Weekly: $5,771
Bi-weekly: $11,542
Monthly: $25,007
Annual: $300,080

$300,080 a year is around the 50th percentile for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatrics. The median is $300,080.

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric — U.S., May 2025
Percentile	Hourly	Annual
10th percentile	$48.20	$100,180
25th percentile	$83.50	$173,650
Median	$144.30	$300,080
75th percentile	$202.70	$421,530
90th percentile	$235.40	$489,710
Average (mean)	$146.50	$304,650
Employment	8,950 people

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Active Learning
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making

Highest-paying states

Median annual wage by state.

1Rhode Island$450,370
2New Hampshire$404,330
3California$400,150
4Florida$399,440
5Iowa$394,900
6Georgia$382,920
7Minnesota$372,200
8New York$360,050
9Nevada$345,600
10Maine$337,850
11Oregon$334,450
12Massachusetts$325,200

Top-paying metro areas

Median annual wage by metro area.

1San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$700,850
2Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$433,520
3San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$429,080
4Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$412,900
5Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$399,020
6Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$389,450
7Worcester, MA$387,810
8Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$359,980
9Portland-South Portland, ME$337,850
10Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV$332,670
11Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$325,200
12Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$320,450

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What a Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric does

Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
Document or evaluate patients' medical histories.
Perform laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue.
Prescribe ophthalmologic treatments or therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, or low vision therapy.
Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.
Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric make?: The median annual wage for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric is $300,080 ($144 per hour). Pay ranges from about $100,180 at the 10th percentile to $489,710 at the 90th percentile.
What is the average salary for a Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric?: The average (mean) annual salary is $304,650, which is higher than the median because a small number of high earners pull the average up.
Which state pays Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatrics the most?: Rhode Island has the highest median annual wage for this occupation at $450,370.
Is Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric a growing occupation?: BLS employment data for May 2025 counts about 8.9K people in this occupation. Projected growth is published separately in the BLS Employment Projections program.
What does a Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric do?: Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.; Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.; Document or evaluate patients' medical histories..