How much does a private practice ophthalmologist make in 2026?

A private practice ophthalmologist (in a private or group practice) earns a median salary of $700,000 per year, based on 61 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for ophthalmologists in a private or group practice?

Ophthalmologists in a private or group practice earn between $510,000 (25th percentile) and $938,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $700,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Ophthalmology (N=61 verified submissions, updated September 22, 2026, data as of 2026-09-22). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 22, 2026 | Based on 61 verified submissions

Private Practice Ophthalmologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice Ophthalmologist Salary (in a private or group practice)

The median private practice ophthalmologist salary (in a private or group practice) is $700,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 61 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $803,245.

Median Salary: $700,000
Average Salary: $803,245
25th Percentile: $510,000
75th Percentile: $938,000

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

Median

$700,000

Average

$803,245

25th

$510,000

75th

$938,000

Based on 61 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$510K$938K

Salary Distribution

$510K$510,000 – $1.2M$1,152,000

25th

$510K$510,000

Median

$700K$700,000

75th

$938K$938,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$510K$510,000 – $938K$938,000

Median salary

$700K$700,000

Average salary

$803K$803,245

Percentiles

25th$510,000

75th$938,000

Breakdown

Monthly$58,333

Hourly$337

How Private Practice Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for ophthalmologists in a private or group practice. Salary varies by practice setting — view all practice settings on the Ophthalmology salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Ophthalmology (N=61 verified submissions, updated September 22, 2026, data as of 2026-09-22). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: September 22, 2026 | Based on 61 verified submissions

Private Practice Ophthalmologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Private Practice Ophthalmologist Salary (in a private or group practice)

Median Salary: $700,000
Average Salary: $803,245
25th Percentile: $510,000
75th Percentile: $938,000

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

Median

$700,000

Average

$803,245

25th

$510,000

75th

$938,000

Based on 61 physician salaries

25thMiddle 50%75th

$510K$938K

Salary Distribution

$510K$510,000 – $1.2M$1,152,000

25th

$510K$510,000

Median

$700K$700,000

75th

$938K$938,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$510K$510,000 – $938K$938,000

Median salary

$700K$700,000

Average salary

$803K$803,245

Percentiles

25th$510,000

75th$938,000

Breakdown

Monthly$58,333

Hourly$337

How Private Practice Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for ophthalmologists in a private or group practice. 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 Private Practice Salary Data

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

Submit Your Salary