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Average Ophthalmologist Salary in Clayton, North Carolina

As of February 11, 2026, an Ophthalmologist in Clayton, North Carolina earns approximately $3,050,360 per year ($254,197 monthly). Based on an average 20-hour work week, this translates to about $2,933 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Ophthalmology salaries in North Carolina or the national Ophthalmology overview.

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Ophthalmologist Compensation in Clayton

From 1 verified physician salary submissions in Clayton, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $3,050,360 to $3,050,360, with top performers earning up to $3,050,360 annually. Compared to the North Carolina median of $1,735,680, Ophthalmologist salaries in Clayton are higher by $1,314,680 (76%).

Local Market Analysis

In Clayton, base salary accounts for 98% of total compensation—about $3,000,360—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives. The most common work environment is Private Practice (100% of physicians).

Work-Life Balance in Clayton

Local ophthalmologist physicians report 5.0/5 career satisfaction in Clayton.

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Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Salary Distribution

Distribution based on 1 verified physician salary submissions.

Median Salary: $3,050,360

Physician Satisfaction in Ophthalmology

Satisfaction Rating

5.0/5

Average satisfaction rating reported by Ophthalmology physicians (1-5 scale).

Would Choose Again

100%

Percentage of Ophthalmology physicians who would choose this specialty again.

Career Satisfaction

Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.

Primary Challenges

On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.

Salary Comparison

Location Statistics

Average Salary

$3,050,360

Median Salary

$3,050,360

Salary Range

$3,050,360 - $3,050,360

National Comparison

National Average

$1,735,680

Difference

+76% vs National Average

Sample Size

1 local / 2 national reports

Salary by Practice Type

Private Practice
Average Salary
$3,050,360
Sample Size
1 submissions
Practice TypeAverage SalarySample Size
Private Practice$3,050,3601 submissions

* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.

Take-Home Pay Calculator

Total Salary
$3,050,360
Federal Income Tax
-$1,086,819
State Income Tax
-$160,144
FICA Tax
-$80,337
Take-Home Pay
$1,723,060
Monthly
$143,588
Taxes (43.5%)
Take-Home (56.5%)
Based on single filing status in North Carolina. Results may vary.

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