The change in 2023 salary from the 2022 salary is an increase of more than 17%, which is well above the 2023 U.S. inflation rate of 4.1%.
Here is the average annual salary for ophthalmologists compared to the U.S. inflation rate over the past two years.
Average salary: $265,450
Percent change from 2021 salary: -1.72%
U.S. inflation rate: 8%
Average salary: $312,120
Percent change from 2022 salary: 17.59%
U.S. inflation rate: 4.1%