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What is a physician, ophthalmologist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a physician, ophthalmologist. For example, did you know that they make an average of $113.2 an hour? That's $235,453 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 55,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScorePhysician, OphthalmologistUS Average
Salary
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Avg. Salary $235,453

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
-

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
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Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.16%

Asian 19.91%

Black or African American 3.79%

Hispanic or Latino 6.43%

Unknown 4.09%

White 65.62%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48

Key steps to become a physician, ophthalmologist

  1. Explore physician, ophthalmologist education requirements

    Most common physician, ophthalmologist degrees

    High School Diploma

    50.0 %

    Diploma

    50.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific physician, ophthalmologist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Surgery100.00%
  3. Research physician, ophthalmologist duties and responsibilities

    • Provide overall quality prenatal health care, gynecological services, patient triage, refer patients with complications, provide patient education service
    • Triag acute trauma victims and provide initial resuscitation and stabilization prior to transferring patient to tertiary center.
  4. Apply for physician, ophthalmologist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a physician, ophthalmologist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average physician, ophthalmologist salary

The average physician, ophthalmologist salary in the United States is $235,453 per year or $113 per hour. Physician, ophthalmologist salaries range between $117,000 and $471,000 per year.

Average physician, ophthalmologist salary
$235,453 Yearly
$113.20 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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