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Pediatric ophthalmologist salary
Average pediatric ophthalmologist salary
$274,464
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Average pediatric ophthalmologist salary by state
Highest paying states for pediatric ophthalmologists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $210,846 | $101.37 |
| 2 | Alaska | $220,341 | $105.93 |
| 3 | Montana | $204,734 | $98.43 |
| 4 | South Dakota | $201,661 | $96.95 |
| 5 | Wyoming | $200,954 | $96.61 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $206,646 | $99.35 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $200,333 | $96.31 |
| 8 | Missouri | $203,693 | $97.93 |
| 9 | Iowa | $193,378 | $92.97 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $201,168 | $96.72 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $191,146 | $91.90 |
| 12 | Kentucky | $202,410 | $97.31 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $191,895 | $92.26 |
| 14 | Idaho | $194,345 | $93.44 |
| 15 | Ohio | $192,378 | $92.49 |
| 16 | Vermont | $190,183 | $91.43 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $189,175 | $90.95 |
| 18 | Oregon | $192,365 | $92.48 |
| 19 | Indiana | $189,865 | $91.28 |
| 20 | Washington | $199,617 | $95.97 |
| 21 | Utah | $195,376 | $93.93 |
| 22 | Colorado | $203,089 | $97.64 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $191,469 | $92.05 |
| 24 | Georgia | $190,055 | $91.37 |
| 25 | Illinois | $191,947 | $92.28 |
| 26 | Michigan | $189,366 | $91.04 |
| 27 | New York | $189,302 | $91.01 |
| 28 | Maine | $183,782 | $88.36 |
| 29 | Alabama | $189,344 | $91.03 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $188,311 | $90.53 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $182,276 | $87.63 |
| 32 | Kansas | $187,718 | $90.25 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $186,368 | $89.60 |
| 34 | District of Columbia | $187,040 | $89.92 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $182,469 | $87.73 |
| 36 | Rhode Island | $188,104 | $90.43 |
| 37 | Nevada | $182,245 | $87.62 |
| 38 | Massachusetts | $188,602 | $90.67 |
| 39 | Connecticut | $188,109 | $90.44 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $181,009 | $87.02 |
| 41 | Delaware | $186,896 | $89.85 |
| 42 | New Jersey | $182,024 | $87.51 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $181,419 | $87.22 |
| 44 | Maryland | $187,121 | $89.96 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $174,566 | $83.93 |
| 46 | Arizona | $171,979 | $82.68 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $126,505 | $60.82 |
| 48 | California | $181,716 | $87.36 |
| 49 | Texas | $171,589 | $82.49 |
| 50 | Florida | $173,152 | $83.25 |
| 51 | Virginia | $181,622 | $87.32 |
Pediatric ophthalmologist salary details
A pediatric ophthalmologist's salary ranges from $145,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $519,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a pediatric ophthalmologist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $519,000 | $43,250 | $250 |
| 75th Percentile | $383,000 | $31,917 | $184 |
| Average | $274,464 | $22,872 | $132 |
| 25th Percentile | $196,000 | $16,333 | $94 |
| 10th Percentile | $145,000 | $12,083 | $70 |
Highest paying pediatric ophthalmologist jobs
The highest paying types of pediatric ophthalmologists are md ophthalmologist, neuro-ophthalmologist, and general ophthalmologist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmologist | $234,030 | $19,503 | $112.51 | 22,043 |
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Wage gap by gender, race and education
Pediatric ophthalmologist salary trends
The average pediatric ophthalmologist salary has risen by $32,466 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average pediatric ophthalmologist earned $241,998 annually, but today, they earn $274,464 a year. That works out to a 1% change in pay for pediatric ophthalmologists over the last decade.
Compare pediatric ophthalmologist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average pediatric ophthalmologist salary over time
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Pediatric ophthalmologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $274,000 | $131.95 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $268,000 | $128.75 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $263,000 | $126.58 | -5.2% |
| 2022 | $277,000 | $133.19 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $271,000 | $130.38 | +4.5% |
Recently added pediatric ophthalmologist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Health Network | Pediatric Ophthalmologist | Allentown, PA | 06/10/2025 | $475,000 |
| Eye To Eye Careers | Pediatric Ophthalmologist-Uncapped Bonuses, Fantastic Benefits! | Teaneck, NJ | 06/10/2025 | $275,000 |
| Lehigh Valley Health Network | Pediatric Ophthalmologist | Allentown, PA | 05/26/2025 | $475,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Pediatric Ophthalmologist, Johns Hopkins University, The Wilmer Institute | Baltimore, MD | 05/17/2025 | $230,000 |
| Lehigh Valley Health Network | Pediatric Ophthalmologist | Allentown, PA | 03/27/2025 | $475,000 |
| Eye To Eye Careers | Pediatric Ophthalmologist-Make 1 ! | Fountain Hill, PA | 03/27/2025 | $50,000 |
| Eye To Eye Careers | Pediatric Ophthalmologist-Earn of Collections Days A Month! | New York, NY | 03/27/2025 | $200,000 |
| Eye To Eye Careers | Pediatric Ophthalmologist-Uncapped Bonuses, Fantastic Benefits! | Teaneck, NJ | 03/27/2025 | $275,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Pediatric Ophthalmologist | Westlake, OH | 03/10/2025 | $350,000 |
| The Nemours Foundation-Nemours Children's Health | Pediatric Ophthalmologist | Lakeland, FL | 02/25/2025 | $200,000 |
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