Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric Salary in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island we have BLS pay data for ophthalmologists (except pediatric) in Providence only, where the average is $331,560 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the ophthalmologists (except pediatric) average at $336,620 and the median at $450,370 for 180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $304,650.

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric average salary by city in Rhode Island

Providence$331,560

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Providence	$331,560	$399,020	$176,590	$218,221	102

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary in other states

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary by city and state

More about pay in Rhode Island

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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