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Ophthalmologist Career in California

Based on 12 verified physician submissions from California

81/ 100
$680,000
Median Salary
+1% vs national
4.5/5
Satisfaction
92%
Would Choose Again
2,040
BLS Employed in California

Ophthalmology Salary in California

25th Percentile
$495,000
Median
$680,000
75th Percentile
$850,000
View full California salary breakdown →

Practice Settings in California

SettingMedian SalaryCount
Private Practice$711,00010
Hospital Employed$520,0002

What Physicians Actually Say

Thematic analysis of career insights from Ophthalmology in California physicians. Based on 2 anonymized responses.

About the Career (1 responses)

Autonomy

100%

1 physician mentioned this

“I love the mix of clinic and surgery. Maximum flexibility and time off to pursue other interests.”— Private Practice, 20 yrs

About the Lifestyle (1 responses)

Predictable Schedule

100%

1 physician mentioned this

“Clinic 3 days per week with a half day of surgery per week. 3.5 day work week with no call or weekend hours.”— Private Practice, 20 yrs

Call Impact

100%

1 physician mentioned this

“Clinic 3 days per week with a half day of surgery per week. 3.5 day work week with no call or weekend hours.”— Private Practice, 20 yrs

SalaryDr Career Intelligence

Based on 12 verified physician submissions + BLS employment projections

0
/ 100
Excellent

* Limited data — score may shift as more physicians contribute

Score Breakdown

Salary
0
Satisfaction
0
Demand
0
Would Choose Again
0
Work-Life Balance
0
Training ROI
0
AI Resilience
0

Demand score powered by BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034): 4.3% projected growth (as fast as average)

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According to SalaryDr, Ophthalmologists in California earn a median of $680,000 (1% above national median). Career Score: 81/100. The BLS reports 2,040 Ophthalmologists employed in California. Based on 12 verified physician submissions from salarydr.com/careers/ophthalmology/california.

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