How much does an ophthalmologist make in Colorado?
$288,100a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in Colorado. That is $138.49 an hour or $24,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $138.49
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $173,800Median: $288,100Highest 10%: $446,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $173,800 | $83.56 | |
| 25th | $215,600 | $103.67 | |
| Median | $288,100 | $138.49 | |
| 75th | $379,400 | $182.39 | |
| 90th | $446,100 | $214.47 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ophthalmologists.
| 14. Alabama | $305,200 |
| 15. Washington | $304,800 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $304,300 |
| 17. Colorado | $288,100 |
| 18. Illinois | $284,600 |
| 19. Ohio | $271,300 |
| 20. Arkansas | $259,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $138.49 ($288,100 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $288,100 against $300,100 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Colorado rank for ophthalmologist pay?
Colorado ranks 17 of 34 states.
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.