How much does an ophthalmologist make in Louisiana?
$155,300a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in Louisiana. That is $74.64 an hour or $12,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.64
- Vs. national median
- -48%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $119,000Median: $155,300Highest 10%: $230,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $119,000 | $57.20 | |
| 25th | $125,000 | $60.08 | |
| Median | $155,300 | $74.64 | |
| 75th | $221,700 | $106.61 | |
| 90th | $230,700 | $110.93 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ophthalmologists.
| 30. Michigan | $179,700 |
| 31. Virginia | $177,400 |
| 32. Indiana | $168,600 |
| 33. Louisiana | $155,300 |
| 34. Kentucky | $101,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $74.64 ($155,300 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $155,300 against $300,100 nationally, 48% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for ophthalmologist pay?
Louisiana ranks 33 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.