Source: SalaryDr salary data for Ophthalmology (N=92 verified submissions, updated May 9, 2026, data as of 2026-05-09). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
2026 (5 submissions)
vs $675,000 in 2025
Across 2 years of data
Ophthalmology salaries have decreased 28.9% over the past 1 year, from a median of $675,000 in 2025 to $480,000 in 2026. This analysis is based on 92 verified physician salary submissions on SalaryDr.
| Year | Median Salary | Submissions | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $480,000 | 5 | -28.9% |
| 2025 | $675,000 | 87 | — |
Ophthalmologist salaries have decreased 28.9% over the past 1 year, moving from a median of $675,000 to $480,000, based on 92 verified submissions on SalaryDr.
The median ophthalmology salary is $480,000 as of the most recent data in 2026, based on 5 submissions for that year on SalaryDr.
In the most recent year-over-year comparison, ophthalmology median compensation declined by 28.9%.
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