Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for ophthalmologists, except pediatric is $173.10 an hour ($360,050 a year). About 960 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($300,080). New York ranks 8th of 34 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for ophthalmologists, except pediatric in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $45.11 | $93,820 |
| 25% of workers | $104.73 | $217,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $173.10 | $360,050 |
| 75% of workers | $216.88 | $451,110 |
| 90% of workers | $230.18 | $478,760 |
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $302,410 | 0 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $269,700 | 0 |
| Rochester | $269,570 | 40 |
| Syracuse | $239,000 | 40 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $218,380 | 80 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for ophthalmologists, except pediatric
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $242,500 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $60,320 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $183,460 |
| Neurologists | $155,990 |
| Optometrists | $161,140 |
| Cardiologists | $492,040 |
| Dermatologists | $374,010 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $414,290 |
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