How much does an ophthalmologist make in Houston?
$320,500a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $154.06 an hour or $26,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $154.06
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,600Median: $320,500Highest 10%: $481,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,600 | $35.87 | |
| 25th | $185,800 | $89.30 | |
| Median | $320,500 | $154.06 | |
| 75th | $425,700 | $204.64 | |
| 90th | $481,000 | $231.24 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists.
| Dallas, TX | $360,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | $255,500 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
| Cardiologist | $187,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $154.06 ($320,500 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $320,500 against $300,100 nationally, 7% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $323,000, so Houston pays 1% less.
Where does Houston rank for ophthalmologist pay?
12 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmologist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $481,000 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.