Source: SalaryDr salary data for Private Practice Ophthalmology (N=61 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 61 approved salary reports
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 November 2026, based on 61 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr. The average salary is $803,245.
- Median Salary
- $700,000
- Average Salary
- $803,245
- 25th Percentile
- $510,000
- 75th Percentile
- $938,000
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$1,152,00025th
$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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