How much does an ophthalmologist make in Los Angeles?
$433,500a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $208.42 an hour or $36,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $208.42
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 33
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $94,190Median: $433,500Highest 10%: $453,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $94,190 | $45.28 | |
| 25th | $216,700 | $104.19 | |
| Median | $433,500 | $208.42 | |
| 75th | $433,500 | $208.43 | |
| 90th | $453,200 | $217.87 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists.
| San Jose, CA | $700,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $429,100 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $208.42 ($433,500 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $433,500 against $300,100 nationally, 44% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $400,200, so Los Angeles pays 8% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for ophthalmologist pay?
2 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmologist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $94,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $453,200 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.