How much does an ophthalmologist make in Boston?
$325,200a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $156.35 an hour or $27,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $156.35
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $115,200Median: $325,200Highest 10%: $415,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $115,200 | $55.40 | |
| 25th | $226,800 | $109.03 | |
| Median | $325,200 | $156.35 | |
| 75th | $335,600 | $161.34 | |
| 90th | $415,600 | $199.81 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists.
| Providence, RI | $399,000 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $156.35 ($325,200 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $325,200 against $300,100 nationally, 8% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $325,200, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for ophthalmologist pay?
11 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmologist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $115,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $415,600 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.