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As of December 28, 2025, an Ophthalmologist in Boston, Massachusetts earns approximately $1,450,000 per year ($120,833 monthly). Based on an average 60-hour work week, this translates to about $465 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Ophthalmology salaries in Massachusetts or the national Ophthalmology overview.
From 2 verified physician salary submissions in Boston, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $1,400,000 to $1,500,000, with top performers earning up to $1,500,000 annually. Compared to the Massachusetts median of $800,000, Ophthalmologist salaries in Boston are higher by $650,000 (81%).
In Boston, base salary accounts for 84% of total compensation—about $1,225,000—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Local ophthalmologist physicians report 4.5/5 career satisfaction in Boston.
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Last updated: December 28, 2025
Distribution based on 2 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $1,450,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Ophthalmology physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Ophthalmology physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Average Salary
$1,450,000
Median Salary
$1,450,000
Salary Range
$1,400,000 - $1,500,000
National Average
$991,948
Difference
+46% vs National Average
Sample Size
2 local / 8 national reports
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $1,450,000 | 2 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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