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
Practice Settings in California
| Setting | Median Salary | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $711,000 | 10 |
| Hospital Employed | $520,000 | 2 |
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)