Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Ophthalmology (N=100 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 100 approved salary reports
Is Ophthalmology Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Ophthalmology Worth It?
96% of ophthalmologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.4/5 and median salary of $670,000, based on 100 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 4.4/5
- Would Choose Again
- 96%
- Median Salary
- $670,000
- Avg Hours
- 44/wk
The Numbers
Median
$670,000
Average
$750,669
25th
$500,000
75th
$850,000
Based on 100 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$500K$850K
Salary Distribution
$500K$500,000 – $1.0M$1,025,00025th
$500K$500,000
Median
$670K$670,000
75th
$850K$850,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$500K$500,000 – $850K$850,000
Median salary
$670K$670,000
Average salary
$751K$750,669
Percentiles
25th$500,000
75th$850,000
Breakdown
Monthly$55,833
Hourly$322
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction4.4 / 5
Based on 100 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again96%
94 of 98 respondents would choose ophthalmology again
Average Hours Worked44 hrs/week
Based on 100 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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