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Average Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a ophthalmologists, except pediatric make in the United States?

The average salary for a ophthalmologists, except pediatric in the United States is $312,120, but the range typically falls between $200,000 and >$239,200. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $150.06, with a range between $96.15 and >$115.00.

There are approximately 11,530 people employed as a ophthalmologists, except pediatric in the United States. With California, Texas, New York employing the highest number of ophthalmologists, except pediatric.The state with the best pay for a ophthalmologists, except pediatric is Utah, with an average annual salary of $343,890, while Wisconsin has the lowest average annual salary of $364,730.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$115,520$55.54
25th Percentile$200,000$96.15
Median>$239,200>$115.00
75th Percentile>$239,200>$115.00
90th Percentile>$239,200>$115.00

Average ophthalmologists, except pediatric salary by location

The salary of a ophthalmologists, except pediatric can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a ophthalmologists, except pediatric in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for ophthalmologists, except pediatric are Utah, Mississippi, Maryland, North Carolina, Kansas while the worst states are Wisconsin, Washington, Virginia, Texas, Tennessee.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$162,340$209,010>$239,200
Arizona$28,810$363,470>$239,200
Arkansas$150,600$296,400>$239,200
California$148,050$324,270>$239,200
Colorado$161,450$307,000>$239,200
Connecticut$165,060$217,140>$239,200
District of Columbia$100,900$174,610>$239,200
Florida$113,480$376,330>$239,200
Georgia$106,310$348,390>$239,200
Hawaii$59,610$343,320>$239,200
Idaho$182,380$196,280>$239,200
Illinois$80,060$375,370>$239,200
Indiana$86,740$296,160>$239,200
Iowa$99,570$430,910>$239,200
Kansas$99,350$334,880>$239,200
Kentucky$68,310$181,610>$239,200
Louisiana$108,410$189,630>$239,200
Maine$186,270$355,640>$239,200
Maryland$138,770$231,590>$239,200
Massachusetts$147,550$336,830>$239,200
Michigan$157,730$367,270>$239,200
Minnesota$141,230$338,240>$239,200
Mississippi$44,460$204,870>$239,200
Montana>$239,200>$239,200>$239,200
Nebraska$74,950$192,660>$239,200
Nevada$110,640$243,300>$239,200
New Hampshire$159,380$329,450>$239,200
New Jersey$74,560$290,380>$239,200
New York$90,340$324,810>$239,200
North Carolina$77,860$190,170>$239,200
Ohio$141,980$338,920>$239,200
Oregon$124,840$289,740>$239,200
Rhode Island$103,580$264,260>$239,200
South Carolina$154,140$378,350>$239,200
South Dakota$163,120$330,220>$239,200
Tennessee$113,830$323,900>$239,200
Texas$127,830$291,320>$239,200
Utah$57,830$343,890>$239,200
Virginia$108,410$335,460>$239,200
Washington$105,290$337,610>$239,200
Wisconsin$93,100$364,730>$239,200

Even between cities, the salary of a ophthalmologists, except pediatric can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for ophthalmologists, except pediatric is Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, GA with an average salary of $418,270.The city with the lowest average salary for ophthalmologists, except pediatric is Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area, TX with an average salary of $167,700.

Areas with highest average salaries for ophthalmologists, except pediatric

  1. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, GA - $418,270
  2. Spokane-Spokane Valley area, WA - $401,640
  3. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area, TX - $394,650
  4. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, MN - $384,360
  5. Boulder, CO - $380,340

Areas with lowest average salaries for ophthalmologists, except pediatric

  1. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area, TX - $167,700
  2. Birmingham-Hoover area, AL - $200,620
  3. Baltimore-Columbia-Towson area, MD - $217,430
  4. Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls area, NY - $234,910
  5. Albany-Schenectady-Troy area, NY - $238,850

Employment trends for ophthalmologists, except pediatric in the United States

The number of ophthalmologists, except pediatric in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of ophthalmologists, except pediatric has decreased by -80. On average, the number of ophthalmologists, except pediatric has been increasing by -0.2% each year. The salary of ophthalmologists, except pediatric has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of ophthalmologists, except pediatric has increased by $42,030. On average, the salary of ophthalmologists, except pediatric has been increasing by 5.2% each year.

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How ophthalmologists, except pediatric salaries compare to other healthcare practitioners and technical occupations

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for ophthalmologists, except pediatric compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.

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