Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
SOC 29-1241 • View wages by state
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+4.3%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
12,500
Projected 2034
13,100
Annual Openings
300
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of N/A. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $225,880 | — | 40 |
| Mississippi | $224,990 | — | 60 |
| Maryland | $214,130 | — | — |
| North Carolina | $212,490 | — | 180 |
| Kansas | $209,190 | — | — |
| Connecticut | $207,720 | — | — |
| Alabama | $206,510 | — | 120 |
| Idaho | $189,910 | — | 30 |
| Nebraska | $182,000 | — | 50 |
| Louisiana | $151,420 | — | 110 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$115,520
25th Pct
$200,000
Median
—
75th Pct
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90th Pct
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H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh Physicians | PA | 2 | $295,000 |
| The Aroostook Medical Center | ME | 1 | $478,494 |
| OCULAR PARTNERS, PLLC | IL | 1 | $220,000 |
| Henry Ford Health System | MI | 1 | $262,540 |
| University of Pittsburgh | PA | 1 | $198,349 |
| Highland Retina Associates, LLC | IN | 1 | $400,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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