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Ophthalmologists provide medical and surgical eye care across cataract, retina, glaucoma, and refractive practice.
Median Salary
$380k
$274k – $532k
Demand Score
88/100
High
Monthly Openings
1.7K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+11%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for ophthalmologists in the global healthcare market is robust. Healthcare employers report a 11% year-on-year increase in Ophthalmologist mandates, driven by expansion of specialty services, new hospital wings, and growing chronic-disease burden.
Compensation
Ophthalmologist compensation typically falls between $274k and $532k, with experienced ophthalmologists in the global healthcare market commanding $532k+ at academic medical centers, premium hospital systems, and private healthcare networks. Total compensation often includes call pay, performance incentives, CME budgets, malpractice cover, and relocation support.
Career trajectory
Ophthalmologists typically progress to Surgeon roles, or into fellowship subspecialisation, department head, and chief-medical-officer tracks across the global hiring healthcare market.
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Ophthalmologist jobs by city
Ophthalmologist jobs in New York
2.7K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Los Angeles
2.4K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Chicago
2.1K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Houston
2.2K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Dallas
2.1K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in San Francisco
2.2K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in San Diego
1.9K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in San Jose
2.0K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Seattle
2.0K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Boston
2.2K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Washington
2.1K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Miami
2.0K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Atlanta
2.0K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Philadelphia
1.9K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Phoenix
1.9K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Denver
1.9K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Minneapolis
1.7K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Austin
2.0K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Orlando
1.8K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Nashville
1.9K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Charlotte
1.8K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Portland
1.8K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Pittsburgh
1.7K openings · United States
Ophthalmologist jobs in Detroit
1.6K openings · United States
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Ophthalmologist in the global healthcare market is around $380k, typically ranging from $274k to $532k based on experience, sub-specialisation, and the type of healthcare institution.
