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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric Salary

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric earn a median $300,080 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

U.S. median
$300,080
$144.27 per hour
Range
$100,180 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
8,950
across the U.S.

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric take-home pay calculator

Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Deductions, kids & local tax

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Your take-home pay
$215,227
per year · effective tax rate 28.3%
$17,936Monthly
$8,968Twice a month
$8,278Every 2 weeks
$103.47Hourly
  • Federal income tax$68,162
  • Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
  • Medicare (1.45%)$5,252
  • Texas income tax$0
  • Take-home pay$215,227

Marginal rate: 35% federal + 0.00% state

Pay by experience

PercentileSalaryHourlyTake-home (no state tax)
10th percentile (entry level)$100,180$48.16$79,307
25th percentile$173,650$83.49$129,956
Median (50th)$300,080+$144.27$215,227
75th percentile$421,530+$202.66$291,315
90th percentile (top earners)$489,710+$235.44$334,030

Best cities for ophthalmologists, except pediatric (after tax & cost of living)

#Metro areaMedianTake-homeReal value*Jobs
1Chicago, IL$239,200+$191,603$184,954510

*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).

Highest-paying cities

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary by state

StateMedianTake-homeRangeJobs
Rhode Island $239,200+$286,524 $122,660 – $239,200+180
New Hampshire $239,200+$280,539 $74,360 – $239,200+50
California $239,200+$239,503 $99,040 – $239,200+820
Florida $239,200+$277,476 $163,880 – $239,200+580
Iowa $239,200+$260,277 $48,510 – $239,200+90
Georgia $239,200+$247,875 $148,190 – $239,200+120
Minnesota $239,200+$230,950 $143,260 – $239,200+180
New York $239,200+$231,297 $93,820 – $239,200+960
Nevada $239,200+$243,745 $84,990 – $239,200+—
Maine $239,200+$216,229 $162,230 – $239,200+90
Oregon $239,200+$205,950 $172,330 – $239,200+210
Massachusetts $239,200+$214,925 $115,240 – $239,200+450
Texas $239,200+$229,593 $90,370 – $239,200+—
Alabama $239,200+$203,440 $173,050 – $239,200+—
Washington $239,200+$218,203 $84,480 – $239,200+180
Pennsylvania $239,200+$208,523 $91,460 – $239,200+310
Colorado $239,200+$195,724 $173,810 – $239,200+100
Illinois $239,200+$191,603 $53,970 – $239,200+620
Ohio $239,200+$190,468 $168,550 – $239,200+150
Arkansas $239,200+$179,400 $124,690 – $239,200+30
Vermont $239,200+$173,141 $166,850 – $239,200+30
Tennessee $231,040$170,735 $122,550 – $239,200+230
Missouri $228,410$159,210 $215,990 – $239,200+—
Oklahoma $215,760$151,371 $215,760 – $215,760—
South Carolina $214,160$147,663 $173,810 – $239,200+100
Wisconsin $213,890$149,201 $100,670 – $239,200+250
South Dakota $211,990$157,758 $208,110 – $215,770130
Maryland $211,770$147,299 $100,180 – $239,200+260
Utah $188,490$132,830 $59,240 – $239,200+30
Michigan $179,720$126,717 $80,730 – $239,200+150
Virginia $177,410$123,139 $142,730 – $239,200+—
Indiana $168,600$121,560 $132,880 – $239,200+160
Louisiana $155,250$113,108 $118,980 – $230,73030
Kentucky $101,940$77,094 $33,650 – $239,200+70

Frequently asked questions

How much does a ophthalmologists, except pediatric make?

The national median salary for ophthalmologists, except pediatric is $300,080 a year ($144.27 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $100,180 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.

Which state pays ophthalmologists, except pediatric the most?

Rhode Island has the highest median pay at $239,200+. After taxes and local prices, Chicago, IL offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.

How many ophthalmologists, except pediatric are there in the U.S.?

About 8,950 people work as ophthalmologists, except pediatric nationwide.