Ophthalmologists make an average annual salary of $367,750 in Ohio, the highest out of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In Oklahoma, ophthalmologists earn an average of $197,870 per year, making it the state where ophthalmologists earn the least.
Across the U.S., the average yearly salary for the profession is $301,500.
The agency updated salary data April 2 to reflect 2024 information, the latest available.
Here are the five states where ophthalmologists have the highest and lowest average annual salary.
Note: Compensation data for ophthalmologists was not available for every state.
Top 5:
- Ohio: $367,750
- New Hampshire: $358,490
- New York: $348,610
- California: $340,300
- Maine: $329,590
Bottom 5:
- Oklahoma: $197,870
- Montana: $208,770
- Utah: $215,450
- Alabama: $218,730
- Maryland: $221,140
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