Employed vs self-employed ophthalmologist salaries in 15 largest U.S. cities by population:
1. New York City
Employed salary: $374,238
Self-employed salary: $472,030
2. Los Angeles
Employed salary: $373,754
Self-employed salary: $459,507
3. Chicago
Employed salary: $393,317
Self-employed salary: $453,511
4. Houston
Employed salary: $384,696
Self-employed salary: $462,913
5. Phoenix
Employed salary: $384,696
Self-employed salary: $451,990
6. Philadelphia
Employed salary: $372,043
Self-employed salary: $438,136
7. San Antonio
Employed salary: $384,696
Self-employed salary: $462,913
8. San Diego
Employed salary: $373,754
Self-employed salary: $463,226
9. Dallas
Employed salary: $384,696
Self-employed salary: $462,913
10. San Jose, Calif.
Employed salary: $373,754
Self-employed salary: $454,280
11. Austin, Texas
Employed salary: $384,696
Self-employed salary: $462,913
12. Jacksonville, Fla.
Employed salary: $399,119
Self-employed salary: $477,781
13. Fort Worth, Texas
Employed salary: $384,696
Self-employed salary: $462,913
14. Columbus, Ohio
Employed salary: $393,317
Self-employed salary: $440,985
15. Indianapolis
Employed salary: $393,317
Self-employed salary: $454,456
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