How much does a hospital employed ophthalmologist make in 2026?

A hospital employed ophthalmologist (employed by a hospital or health system) earns a median salary of $640,000 per year, based on 30 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for ophthalmologists employed by a hospital or health system?

Ophthalmologists employed by a hospital or health system earn between $465,000 (25th percentile) and $680,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $640,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Ophthalmology (N=30 verified submissions, updated August 7, 2026, data as of 2026-08-07). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 7, 2026 | Based on 30 verified submissions

Hospital Employed Ophthalmologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed Ophthalmologist Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

The median hospital employed ophthalmologist salary (employed by a hospital or health system) is $640,000 per year as of August 2026, based on 30 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $615,967.

Median Salary: $640,000
Average Salary: $615,967
25th Percentile: $465,000
75th Percentile: $680,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 7, 2026

Median

$640,000

Average

$615,967

25th

$465,000

75th

$680,000

Based on 30 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$465K$465,000 – $788K$787,500

25th

$465K$465,000

Median

$640K$640,000

75th

$680K$680,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$465K$465,000 – $680K$680,000

Median salary

$640K$640,000

Average salary

$616K$615,967

Salary Range

Minimum$465,000

Maximum$1,900,000

Percentiles

25th$465,000

75th$680,000

Breakdown

Monthly$53,333

Hourly$308

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for ophthalmologists employed by a hospital or health system. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Ophthalmology salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Hospital Employed Ophthalmology (N=30 verified submissions, updated August 7, 2026, data as of 2026-08-07). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: August 7, 2026 | Based on 30 verified submissions

Hospital Employed Ophthalmologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Hospital Employed Ophthalmologist Salary (employed by a hospital or health system)

Median Salary: $640,000
Average Salary: $615,967
25th Percentile: $465,000
75th Percentile: $680,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated August 7, 2026

Median

$640,000

Average

$615,967

25th

$465,000

75th

$680,000

Based on 30 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$465K$465,000 – $788K$787,500

25th

$465K$465,000

Median

$640K$640,000

75th

$680K$680,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$465K$465,000 – $680K$680,000

Median salary

$640K$640,000

Average salary

$616K$615,967

Salary Range

Minimum$465,000

Maximum$1,900,000

Percentiles

25th$465,000

75th$680,000

Breakdown

Monthly$53,333

Hourly$308

How Hospital Employed Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for ophthalmologists employed by a hospital or health system. 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 Hospital Employed Salary Data

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

Submit Your Salary