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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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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.