How much does a academic ophthalmologist make in 2026?

A academic ophthalmologist (at an academic medical center or university) earns a median salary of $440,000 per year, based on 9 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for ophthalmologists at an academic medical center or university?

Ophthalmologists at an academic medical center or university earn between $425,000 (25th percentile) and $970,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $440,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Ophthalmology (N=9 verified submissions, updated September 22, 2026, data as of 2026-09-22). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 22, 2026 | Based on 9 verified submissions

Academic Ophthalmologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Ophthalmologist Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

The median academic ophthalmologist salary (at an academic medical center or university) is $440,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 9 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $843,333.

Median Salary: $440,000
Average Salary: $843,333
25th Percentile: $425,000
75th Percentile: $970,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 22, 2026

Median

$440,000

Average

$843,333

25th

$425,000

75th

$970,000

Based on 9 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$425K$970K

Salary Distribution

$425K$425,000 – $1.2M$1,242,500

25th

$425K$425,000

Median

$440K$440,000

75th

$970K$970,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$425K$425,000 – $970K$970,000

Median salary

$440K$440,000

Average salary

$843K$843,333

Percentiles

25th$425,000

75th$970,000

Breakdown

Monthly$36,667

Hourly$212

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for ophthalmologists at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Ophthalmology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Ophthalmology (N=9 verified submissions, updated September 22, 2026, data as of 2026-09-22). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 22, 2026 | Based on 9 verified submissions

Academic Ophthalmologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Academic Ophthalmologist Salary (at an academic medical center or university)

Median Salary: $440,000
Average Salary: $843,333
25th Percentile: $425,000
75th Percentile: $970,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated September 22, 2026

Median

$440,000

Average

$843,333

25th

$425,000

75th

$970,000

Based on 9 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$425K$970K

Salary Distribution

$425K$425,000 – $1.2M$1,242,500

25th

$425K$425,000

Median

$440K$440,000

75th

$970K$970,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$425K$425,000 – $970K$970,000

Median salary

$440K$440,000

Average salary

$843K$843,333

Percentiles

25th$425,000

75th$970,000

Breakdown

Monthly$36,667

Hourly$212

How Academic Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for ophthalmologists at an academic medical center or university. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Ophthalmology salary page.

Hospital Employed Private Practice Academic Government/VA

Explore More

Help Improve Academic Salary Data

Share your compensation anonymously to help colleagues across all practice settings make informed decisions.

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