Source: SalaryDr salary data for Mid-Career Ophthalmology (N=54 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 54 approved salary reports
Mid-Career Ophthalmologist Salary (2026)
At a Glance: Mid-Career Ophthalmologist Salary (6-15 years of attending experience)
The median mid-career ophthalmologist salary (6-15 years of attending experience) is $670,000 per year as of November 2026, based on 54 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr. The average salary is $798,840.
- Median Salary
- $670,000
- Average Salary
- $798,840
- 25th Percentile
- $550,000
- 75th Percentile
- $740,000
Median
$670,000
Average
$798,840
25th
$550,000
75th
$740,000
Based on 54 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$550K$740K
Salary Distribution
$550K$550,000 – $835K$835,00025th
$550K$550,000
Median
$670K$670,000
75th
$740K$740,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$550K$550,000 – $740K$740,000
Median salary
$670K$670,000
Average salary
$799K$798,840
Percentiles
25th$550,000
75th$740,000
Breakdown
Monthly$55,833
Hourly$322
How Mid-Career Pay Compares
This data shows compensation for ophthalmologists with 6-15 years of attending experience. Salary typically increases with experience — view all experience levels on the Ophthalmology salary page.
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