Top 15 cities for ophthalmologists, except pediatric by average salary
| San Jose, CA | $584,430 |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $359,290 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $355,610 |
| Atlanta, GA | $340,040 |
| New York, NY | $335,290 |
| Providence, RI | $331,560 |
| Dallas, TX | $325,030 |
| Spokane, WA | $322,700 |
| Worcester, MA | $318,960 |
| San Francisco, CA | $317,930 |
| Houston, TX | $315,750 |
| Allentown, PA | $307,910 |
| Portland, ME | $300,670 |
| Nashville, TN | $295,400 |
| Boston, MA | $295,020 |
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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary by state
Florida pays ophthalmologists (except pediatric) the most statewide, $391,060 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $391,060 | $399,440 | 580 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $373,600 | $372,200 | 180 | 1 | $359,290 | $359,290 |
| Oregon | $357,880 | $334,450 | 210 | 1 | $262,230 | $262,230 |
| New York | $353,390 | $360,050 | 960 | 5 | $335,290 | $257,300 |
| Iowa | $352,380 | $394,900 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $347,690 | $400,150 | 820 | 3 | $584,430 | $317,930 |
| New Hampshire | $346,190 | $404,330 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $342,700 | $382,920 | 120 | 1 | $340,040 | $340,040 |
| Ohio | $339,480 | $271,270 | 150 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhode Island | $336,620 | $450,370 | 180 | 1 | $331,560 | $331,560 |
| Washington | $330,130 | $304,830 | 180 | 1 | $322,700 | $322,700 |
| Maine | $320,460 | $337,850 | 90 | 1 | $300,670 | $300,670 |
| Texas | $316,220 | $323,010 | n/a | 3 | $325,030 | $289,900 |
| Colorado | $312,170 | $288,050 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $301,640 | $177,410 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $299,730 | $304,290 | 310 | 1 | $307,910 | $307,910 |
| Massachusetts | $297,280 | $325,200 | 450 | 2 | $318,960 | $295,020 |
| Missouri | $295,990 | $228,410 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $291,710 | $345,600 | n/a | 1 | $278,840 | $278,840 |
| Alabama | $289,830 | $305,200 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $277,530 | $277,530 |
| South Carolina | $275,240 | $214,160 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $271,760 | $168,600 | 160 | 1 | $268,000 | $268,000 |
| Tennessee | $268,340 | $231,040 | 230 | 1 | $295,400 | $295,400 |
| Wisconsin | $267,540 | $213,890 | 250 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $260,500 | $284,630 | 620 | 1 | $258,770 | $258,770 |
| Michigan | $258,160 | $179,720 | 150 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $255,110 | $259,320 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Vermont | $254,130 | $258,910 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $250,050 | $188,490 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $227,450 | $211,770 | 260 | 1 | $223,300 | $223,300 |
| South Dakota | $225,800 | $211,990 | 130 | 1 | $214,600 | $214,600 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $215,070 | $215,070 |
| Oklahoma | $207,100 | $215,760 | n/a | 1 | $210,350 | $210,350 |
| Kentucky | $181,520 | $101,940 | 70 | 1 | $232,570 | $232,570 |
| Louisiana | $175,570 | $155,250 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $584,430 | $700,850 | $280.98 | 60 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $359,290 | $389,450 | $172.74 | n/a |
| Los Angeles, CA | $355,610 | $433,520 | $170.96 | n/a |
| Atlanta, GA | $340,040 | $412,900 | $163.48 | 60 |
| New York, NY | $335,290 | $302,410 | $161.20 | n/a |
| Providence, RI | $331,560 | $399,020 | $159.41 | 200 |
| Dallas, TX | $325,030 | $359,980 | $156.27 | 210 |
| Spokane, WA | $322,700 | $280,210 | $155.14 | n/a |
| Worcester, MA | $318,960 | $387,810 | $153.35 | 30 |
| San Francisco, CA | $317,930 | $429,080 | $152.85 | n/a |
| Houston, TX | $315,750 | $320,450 | $151.80 | 180 |
| Allentown, PA | $307,910 | $298,430 | $148.04 | n/a |
| Portland, ME | $300,670 | $337,850 | $144.55 | 60 |
| Nashville, TN | $295,400 | $232,300 | $142.02 | 120 |
| Boston, MA | $295,020 | $325,200 | $141.84 | 330 |
| San Antonio, TX | $289,900 | $255,480 | $139.38 | n/a |
| Las Vegas, NV | $278,840 | $332,670 | $134.06 | n/a |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $277,530 | $258,750 | $133.43 | n/a |
| Syracuse, NY | $273,380 | $239,000 | $131.43 | 40 |
| Buffalo, NY | $271,700 | $269,700 | $130.62 | n/a |
| Indianapolis, IN | $268,000 | $168,600 | $128.85 | 110 |
| Rochester, NY | $268,000 | $269,570 | $128.84 | 40 |
| Eugene, OR | $262,230 | $260,000 | $126.07 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL | $258,770 | $284,630 | $124.41 | 510 |
| Albany, NY | $257,300 | $218,380 | $123.70 | 80 |
| Lexington, KY | $232,570 | $182,490 | $111.81 | 30 |
| Baltimore, MD | $223,300 | $210,490 | $107.35 | 130 |
| Washington, DC | $215,070 | $226,640 | $103.40 | n/a |
| Rapid City, SD | $214,600 | $211,990 | $103.18 | 70 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $210,350 | $215,760 | $101.13 | n/a |
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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary: questions
Where do ophthalmologists (except pediatric) make the most money?
In San Jose, CA, with an average of $584,430 a year, among the 30 metro areas we cover.
What is the average ophthalmologists (except pediatric) salary in the U.S.?
$304,650 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $300,080, so half of ophthalmologists (except pediatric) earn more than that and half less.
What salary should ophthalmologists (except pediatric) ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of ophthalmologists (except pediatric) nationwide earn between $173,650 (25th percentile) and $421,530 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays ophthalmologists (except pediatric) the most?
Florida, with a statewide average of $391,060 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is ophthalmologists (except pediatric) pay the lowest?
Oklahoma City, OK, at $210,350 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1241.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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