Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic Ophthalmology (N=9 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 9 approved salary reports
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 November 2026, based on 9 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr. The average salary is $843,333.
- Median Salary
- $440,000
- Average Salary
- $843,333
- 25th Percentile
- $425,000
- 75th Percentile
- $970,000
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$1,242,50025th
$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.
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