How much does an ophthalmologist make in Baltimore?
$210,500a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $101.20 an hour or $17,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $101.20
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,380Median: $210,500Highest 10%: $360,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,380 | $43.45 | |
| 25th | $150,400 | $72.29 | |
| Median | $210,500 | $101.20 | |
| 75th | $277,100 | $133.20 | |
| 90th | $360,800 | $173.47 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists.
| Washington, DC | $226,600 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $581,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $418,000 |
| Surgeon | $391,500 |
| Orthodontist | $361,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $344,200 |
| Cardiologist | $337,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $322,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $318,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $307,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $304,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $101.20 ($210,500 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $210,500 against $300,100 nationally, 30% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $211,800, so Baltimore pays 1% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for ophthalmologist pay?
31 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmologist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $90,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $360,800 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.