Highest-paying cities for ophthalmologists, except pediatric
San Jose, CA leads at $700,850 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $700,850 | $668,500–$700,850 |
| Atlanta, GA | $412,900 | $197,590–$469,380 |
| Providence, RI | $399,020 | $176,590–$450,370 |
| Worcester, MA | $387,810 | $277,680–$390,740 |
| Dallas, TX | $359,980 | $218,870–$359,990 |
| Portland, ME | $337,850 | $200,530–$337,850 |
| Boston, MA | $325,200 | $226,790–$335,580 |
| Houston, TX | $320,450 | $185,750–$425,650 |
| Chicago, IL | $284,630 | $164,400–$334,330 |
| Rochester, NY | $269,570 | $75,200–$428,270 |
| Eugene, OR | $260,000 | $138,850–$271,850 |
| Miami, FL | $239,200 | $239,200–$239,200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $239,000 | $120,750–$406,490 |
| Nashville, TN | $232,300 | $155,580–$398,820 |
| Albany, NY | $218,380 | $218,380–$404,650 |
| Rapid City, SD | $211,990 | $211,990–$211,990 |
| Baltimore, MD | $210,490 | $150,360–$277,050 |
| Lexington, KY | $182,490 | $65,240–$451,590 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $168,600 | $135,950–$435,600 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.