How much does an ophthalmologist make in Dallas?
$360,000a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $173.07 an hour or $30,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $173.07
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $136,100Median: $360,000Highest 10%: $502,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $136,100 | $65.44 | |
| 25th | $218,900 | $105.23 | |
| Median | $360,000 | $173.07 | |
| 75th | $360,000 | $173.07 | |
| 90th | $502,200 | $241.43 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists.
| Houston, TX | $320,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $255,500 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $276,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $173.07 ($360,000 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $360,000 against $300,100 nationally, 20% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $323,000, so Dallas pays 11% more.
Where does Dallas rank for ophthalmologist pay?
8 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmologist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $136,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $502,200 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.