How much does an ophthalmologist make in Atlanta?
$412,900a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $198.51 an hour or $34,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $198.51
- Vs. national median
- +38%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $164,400Median: $412,900Highest 10%: $469,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $164,400 | $79.06 | |
| 25th | $197,600 | $95.00 | |
| Median | $412,900 | $198.51 | |
| 75th | $469,400 | $225.66 | |
| 90th | $469,700 | $225.83 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $198.51 ($412,900 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $412,900 against $300,100 nationally, 38% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $382,900, so Atlanta pays 8% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for ophthalmologist pay?
4 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmologist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $164,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $469,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.