Highest-paying practice settings for ophthalmologists

Ophthalmologists have the highest annual mean wage in offices of physicians, according to updated data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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The agency released updated compensation data April 3 to reflect 2023 information, the most recent available. 

Here are the five highest-paying industries for ophthalmologists, along with the average annual salary:

1. Outpatient care centers: $394,450

2. Offices of physicians: $323,360

3. General medical and surgical hospitals: $277,210

4. Offices of other health practitioners: $230,460

5. Colleges, universities and professional schools: $140,310

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