Occupation Salary Profile

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

SOC Code: 29-1241

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including glasses and contacts. Excludes ā€œOptometristsā€ (29-1041) and ā€œPediatric Surgeonsā€ (29-1243).

National Median (BLS)
$96,730
ā–² +12.49% Nominal +8.94% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$286,255
ā–² +27.22% Nominal +23.36% Real
Average Base Salary
$218,000
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
80
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $76,460
25th Percentile $78,400
National Median (50th Percentile) $96,730
75th Percentile $383,790
90th Percentile $458,160
P10: $76,460 P50 (Median): $96,730 P90: $458,160
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 32 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $286,255
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ā–² +27.22%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ā–² +23.36%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $70,094
25th Percentile $176,250
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $286,255
75th Percentile $392,500
90th Percentile $431,500
H-1B P10: $70,094 H-1B P50: $286,255 H-1B P90: $431,500
šŸ’” Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric roles ($286,255) is +195.9% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($96,730).