Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary by state
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric is a professional role in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family, focused on Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatrics do
Typical education: Post-Doctoral Training
Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.
Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.
Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingSocial Perceptiveness
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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary by industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
8,450 workers
$320,500
Educational Services
260 workers
$237,000
State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
260 workers
$195,000
Sectors 44 and 45 – Retail Trade
110 workers
$181,000
Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
80 workers
$225,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric pays 91% above the average across 71 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $165,500).
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How much does a Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric make?
The average base salary for a Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in the United States is $315,500 per year, or about $151.68 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $180,000 and $436,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $165,500 across 71 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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