Attending market snapshot

What the Ophthalmology attending market looks like for residents finishing in 2028

Real attending pay from approved physician reports, live demand, and when to start your search — so you can plan the jump from training with the actual numbers, not guesses.

Attending total comp · nationwide
Data as of Sep 2026
$496,250–$785,250median $670,000
98 approved physician salary reports·Medium confidence·realized pay, not open-role postings
How we calculate this→

Median and 25th–75th percentile of realized or accepted total compensation that Ophthalmology attendings reported to SalaryDr — resident and fellow pay excluded. We require at least 5 reports and widen from state → region → nationwide until the sample is large enough to be meaningful. Full methodology →

Today there are 125 open Ophthalmology roles on SalaryDr — a live read on the demand you'll graduate into.

High-intent physician searches

125 open roles

Physician / Ophthalmology / North Carolina / Permanent / Ophthalmic Hospitalist Job in North Carolin

Hayman Daugherty Associates
Ophthalmology
Beulaville, North Carolina · 16d ago
~$670,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 35 reports

Ophthalmologist

Ballad Health
Ophthalmology
Abingdon, Virginia · 4mo ago
~$670,000
Full-time
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 35 reports

Neuro-Ophthalmologist

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group
Ophthalmology
Loma Linda, California · 5mo ago
$210,000 – $250,000
Academic

Physician - Oculoplastic Ophthalmologist

CHRISTUS Health
Ophthalmology
Tyler, Texas · 5mo ago
~$670,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 35 reports

Physician- Ophthalmology, Comprehensive -133

WVU Medicine / West Virginia University Health System (WV)
Ophthalmology
Summersville Regional Medical Center (SRMC) · 2mo ago
~$670,000
40 hours per week
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 96 reports

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

WVU Medicine / West Virginia University Health System (WV)
Ophthalmology
Uniontown Hospital (UNTWN) · 2mo ago
~$670,000
40 hours per weekAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage· 97 reports

General Ophthalmology- Comprehensive

WVU Medicine / West Virginia University Health System (WV)
Ophthalmology
WVU Medicine Eye Institute · 2mo ago
~$670,000
40 hours per weekAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 96 reports

Ophthalmologist- Marietta PRN

Wellstar Health System (GA)
Ophthalmology
Kennestone Hospital · 21d ago
~$670,000
PRN
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 98 reports

Ophthalmology - Pediatric Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgeon

Cincinnati Children's
Ophthalmology
Burnet Campus · 3mo ago
~$670,000
Full time, Day shiftAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage· 95 reports

MD/DO - Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Gundersen Health System (WI/La Crosse)
Ophthalmology
La Crosse, Wisconsin · 2mo ago
~$690,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 21 reports

Ophthalmology - Neurology

St. Luke's University Health Network (PA)
Ophthalmology
Allentown · 3mo ago
~$670,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage· 95 reports

Oculoplastic Ophthalmologist

St. Luke's University Health Network (PA)
Ophthalmology
Bethlehem · 3mo ago
~$670,500
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage· 94 reports

Neuro-Ophthalmologist

St. Luke's University Health Network (PA)
Ophthalmology
Easton · 3mo ago
~$670,500
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage· 94 reports

Ophthalmology - General

St. Luke's University Health Network (PA)
Ophthalmology
Easton · 3mo ago
~$670,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage· 95 reports

Ophthalmology - Retina Philipsburg, NJ

St. Luke's University Health Network (PA)
Ophthalmology
Phillipsburg, New Jersey · 3mo ago

Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon

St. Luke's University Health Network (PA)
Ophthalmology
Allentown · 3mo ago
~$670,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage· 95 reports

Physician (Ophthalmologist)

Veterans Health Administration
Ophthalmology
Cape Coral, Florida, Florida · 12d ago
~$670,000
$200,000 loan supportMonday - Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pmAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 35 reports

Physician (Ophthalmology) - EDRP & Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

Veterans Health Administration
Ophthalmology
San Antonio, Texas, Texas · 26d ago
~$670,000
$200,000 loan supportMonday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 35 reports

Physician (Ophthalmology)

Veterans Health Administration
Ophthalmology
The Villages, Florida, Florida · 5mo ago
~$670,000
$200,000 loan supportRotational on-call scheduleAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage· 34 reports

Physician Ophthalmology (Glaucoma Specialist)

Veterans Health Administration
Ophthalmology
Tucson, Arizona, Arizona · 1mo ago
~$560,000
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 18 reports

Physician (Ophthalmology) - Associate Chief of Surgery for Eye Care

Veterans Health Administration
Ophthalmology
West Palm Beach, Florida, Florida · 5mo ago
~$670,000
Visa sponsorshipMonday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PMAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage· 34 reports

Physician - Ophthalmologist (Open Continuous)

Veterans Health Administration
Ophthalmology
Wilmington, Delaware, Delaware · 2mo ago
~$670,000
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4pmAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 35 reports

Physician - Ophthalmologist Retina (Open Continuous)

Veterans Health Administration
Ophthalmology
Wilmington, Delaware, Delaware · 3mo ago
~$670,000
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pmAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 35 reports

Cornea Surgeon - Phoenix, AZ

American Vision Partners
Ophthalmology
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona · 2mo ago
~$560,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 20 reports

Glaucoma/Cataract Surgeon - Flagstaff, AZ

American Vision Partners
Ophthalmology
Flagstaff, Arizona · 2mo ago
~$560,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 20 reports

Glaucoma Surgeon - Lubbock, TX

American Vision Partners
Ophthalmology
Lubbock, Texas · 2mo ago
~$670,000
SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage· 35 reports

Glaucoma Surgeon - Monterey, CA

American Vision Partners
Ophthalmology
Salinas, California · 2mo ago
~$640,000
light
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 12 reports

Glaucoma Surgeon - Phoenix, AZ

American Vision Partners
Ophthalmology
Phoenix, Arizona · 2mo ago
~$560,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 20 reports

Glaucoma Surgeon - Prescott, AZ

American Vision Partners
Ophthalmology
PRESCOTT, Arizona · 2mo ago
~$560,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 20 reports

Oculoplastic Surgeon - Flagstaff, AZ

American Vision Partners
Ophthalmology
Flagstaff, Arizona · 2mo ago
~$560,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 20 reports

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist - Monterey, CA

American Vision Partners
Ophthalmology
Salinas, California · 2mo ago
~$640,000
light call
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 12 reports

Premium Cataract Surgeon - Lubbock, TX

American Vision Partners
Ophthalmology
Lubbock, Texas · 2mo ago
~$670,000
SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage· 35 reports

Retina Surgeon - El Paso, TX

American Vision Partners
Ophthalmology
EL PASO, Texas · 2mo ago
~$670,000
SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage· 35 reports

Retina Surgeon - Phoenix, AZ

American Vision Partners
Ophthalmology
Phoenix, Arizona · 2mo ago
~$560,000
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 20 reports

Oculoplastic Surgeon

Tufts Medicine (MA)
Ophthalmology
Tufts Medical Center · 4mo ago
Academic

Physician: Ophthalmologist

Optum
Ophthalmology
Middletown, New York · 28d ago
$285,000

Physician - Neuro-Ophthalmologist

University of Kansas Health System
Ophthalmology
Prairie Village, Kansas · 4mo ago
~$690,000
Shared call coverageAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 21 reports

Physician – Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma Specialist

University of Kansas Health System
Ophthalmology
Prairie Village, Kansas · 4mo ago
~$690,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 21 reports

Physician - Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist

University of Kansas Health System
Ophthalmology
Prairie Village, Kansas · 4mo ago
~$690,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 21 reports

Physician - Ophthalmologist

OU Health (University of Oklahoma, OK)
Ophthalmology
Oklahoma City · 1mo ago
~$670,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 95 reports

Physician - Ophthalmology

OU Health (University of Oklahoma, OK)
Ophthalmology
Oklahoma City · 1mo ago
~$670,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 96 reports

Ophthalmologist - Atrius Health

Optum
Ophthalmology
Chelmsford, Massachusetts · 27d ago
$285,000 – $592,500
Academic

Ophthalmologist - Glaucoma Specialist

SSM Health
Ophthalmology
Madison, Wisconsin · 27d ago
~$690,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 22 reports

Ophthalmologist - Optum NY - Mount Kisco

Optum
Ophthalmology
Mount Kisco, New York · 27d ago
$285,000 – $592,500

Ophthalmologist (Retina Surgeon) - Nonprofit

NOW Healthcare Recruitment
Ophthalmology
Texas · 25d ago
~$670,000
1 call per 8
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 35 reports

North Central Montana Ophthalmology - 415K Base Salary + Work/Life Balance

Enterprise Medical Recruiting
Ophthalmology
Montana · 19d ago
~$560,000
4.5-day workweek
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 20 reports

Ophthalmologist- Retina Specialist - Indiana University Health

Indiana University Health
Ophthalmology
Indianapolis, Indiana · 16d ago
~$690,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 22 reports

Neuro-Ophthalmologist

Geisinger
Ophthalmology
Danville, Pennsylvania · 13d ago
~$505,000
No on-call commitmentAcademic
SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage· 5 reports

Ophthalmology - Retina

WVU Medicine
Ophthalmology
Morgantown, West Virginia · 12d ago
~$670,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 35 reports

Oculoplastic Surgeon

Prisma Health
Ophthalmology
Greenville, South Carolina · 3mo ago
~$670,000
Academic
SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage· 35 reports

Where Ophthalmology demand is strongest