Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $115,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $415,600 or more. The middle half of ophthalmologists (except pediatric) in Boston earn between $226,790 and $335,580.
- $115K10th
- $227K25th
- $325KMedian
- $336K75th
- $416K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $295,020 | $24,585 | $141.84 |
| Median | $325,200 | $27,100 | $156.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $226,790 | $18,899 | $109.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $335,580 | $27,965 | $161.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Ophthalmologists (except pediatric) in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($297,280) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($304,650). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $300,080.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $295,020 | $325,200 | $115,240 | $415,600 | 330 |
| Massachusetts | $297,280 | $325,200 | $115,240 | $420,470 | 450 |
| United States | $304,650 | $300,080 | $100,180 | $489,710 | 8,950 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $295,020, a single filer in Boston takes home about $197,626 a year, or $16,469 a month and $7,601 every two weeks. Taxes take 33% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $212,057 | $17,671 |
| Working in MA | $197,626 | $16,469 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for ophthalmologists (except pediatric)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $295,020 buys what about $272,496 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 2nd of 2 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Worcester pays the most ($318,960).
- Worcester$318,960
- Boston$295,020
All Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for ophthalmologists (except pediatric)
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($584,430).
- San Jose, CA$584,430
- Minneapolis, MN$359,290
- Los Angeles, CA$355,610
- Atlanta, GA$340,040
- New York, NY$335,290
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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary in Boston: questions
How much do ophthalmologists (except pediatric) make an hour in Boston?
$141.84 an hour on average, and $156.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmologists (except pediatric) salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $115,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $226,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmologists (except pediatric) take-home pay in Boston?
About $197,626 a year ($16,469 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $295,020. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do ophthalmologists (except pediatric) earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($304,650).
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; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.15, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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