Doctors
Ophthalmologist — Global Hiring Overview
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.
Salary Trend
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 Path
Ophthalmologists typically progress to Surgeon roles, or into fellowship subspecialisation, department head, and chief-medical-officer tracks across the global hiring healthcare market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Run eye clinics
- •Perform cataract, retina, and refractive surgery
Qualifications
- •MS Ophthalmology / FRCOphth / ABO
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Ophthalmologist jobs by city
Ophthalmologist jobs in New York
2.7K openings · $551k
Ophthalmologist jobs in Los Angeles
2.4K openings · $494k
Ophthalmologist jobs in Chicago
2.1K openings · $437k
Ophthalmologist jobs in Houston
2.2K openings · $418k
Ophthalmologist jobs in Dallas
2.1K openings · $410k
Ophthalmologist jobs in San Francisco
2.2K openings · $589k
Ophthalmologist jobs in San Diego
1.9K openings · $486k
Ophthalmologist jobs in San Jose
2.0K openings · $570k
Ophthalmologist jobs in Seattle
2.0K openings · $494k
Ophthalmologist salary insights
Ophthalmologist salary in New York
$551k
Ophthalmologist salary in Los Angeles
$494k
Ophthalmologist salary in Chicago
$437k
Ophthalmologist salary in Houston
$418k
Ophthalmologist salary in Dallas
$410k
Ophthalmologist salary in San Francisco
$589k
Ophthalmologist salary in San Diego
$486k
Ophthalmologist salary in San Jose
$570k
Ophthalmologist salary in Seattle
$494k
Hiring by institution type
Hospitals hiring Ophthalmologists
Acute-care hospitals — public, private, and corporate — form the largest hiring base for clinicians and allied staff globally
Clinics hiring Ophthalmologists
Outpatient clinics and polyclinics hire general practitioners, specialists, nurses, and allied health staff
Medical Centers hiring Ophthalmologists
Multi-specialty medical centers anchor community healthcare across urban and suburban markets
Healthcare Systems hiring Ophthalmologists
Integrated healthcare systems span hospitals, clinics, and home health under a single brand and clinical governance
Urgent Care Centers hiring Ophthalmologists
Urgent care centers deliver same-day care for non-life-threatening conditions and drive sustained nursing and physician hiring
Diagnostic Labs hiring Ophthalmologists
Diagnostic labs and pathology networks hire technicians, scientists, and pathologists at scale
Pathology Networks hiring Ophthalmologists
Pathology networks consolidate testing volume across regions, recruiting pathologists and lab leadership
Rehabilitation Centers hiring Ophthalmologists
Rehabilitation centers deliver inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Mental Health Facilities hiring Ophthalmologists
Mental health facilities — inpatient, outpatient, and community — drive psychiatry, psychology, and counselling hiring
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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.