How much does an ophthalmologist make in California?
$400,200a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in California. That is $192.38 an hour or $33,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $192.38
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,040Median: $400,200Highest 10%: $499,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,040 | $47.62 | |
| 25th | $186,200 | $89.52 | |
| Median | $400,200 | $192.38 | |
| 75th | $433,500 | $208.43 | |
| 90th | $499,300 | $240.06 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $700,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $433,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $429,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ophthalmologists.
| 1. Rhode Island | $450,400 |
| 2. New Hampshire | $404,300 |
| 3. California | $400,200 |
| 4. Florida | $399,400 |
| 5. Iowa | $394,900 |
| 6. Georgia | $382,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $192.38 ($400,200 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $400,200 against $300,100 nationally, 33% more.
Where does California rank for ophthalmologist pay?
California ranks 3 of 34 states.
Which city in California pays ophthalmologists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $700,900 a year.
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.