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As of December 28, 2025, an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas earns approximately $737,500 per year ($61,458 monthly). Based on an average 39-hour work week, this translates to about $368 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Ophthalmology salaries in Texas or the national Ophthalmology overview.
From 2 verified physician salary submissions in Houston, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $725,000 to $750,000, with top performers earning up to $750,000 annually. Compared to the Texas median of $725,000, Ophthalmologist salaries in Houston are higher by $12,500 (2%).
In Houston, base salary accounts for 89% of total compensation—about $653,500—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Local ophthalmologist physicians report 5.0/5 career satisfaction in Houston.
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Last updated: December 28, 2025
Distribution based on 2 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $737,500
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
$737,500
Median Salary
$737,500
Salary Range
$725,000 - $750,000
National Average
$703,333
Difference
+5% vs National Average
Sample Size
2 local / 3 national reports
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Private Practice | $737,500 | 2 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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