How ophthalmologist pay has changed in the past 10 years

Ophthalmology was hit hardest in the early stages of the pandemic, but average compensation rates remain steady.

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Here’s how ophthalmologist pay has changed over the past 10 years, along with its ranking among all specialties surveyed, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report” from 2012-21. 

2021: $379,000 

Ranking: 10

2020: $378,000

Ranking: 10

2019: $366,000

Ranking: 10

2018: $357,000

Ranking: 11

2017: $345,000

Ranking: 11

2016: $309,000

Ranking: 12

2015: $292,000

Ranking: 13

2014: $291,000

Ranking: 10

2013: $276,000

Ranking: 11

2012: $270,000

Ranking: 10

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