How much does an ophthalmologist make in Miami?
$239,200a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. That is $115.00 an hour or $19,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $115.00
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $239,200Median: $239,200Highest 10%: $239,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 25th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| Median | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 75th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 90th | $239,200 | $115.00 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Miami
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychiatrist | $403,400 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $396,900 |
| Physician | $332,600 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Physician | $233,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $213,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in Miami?
The median hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $115.00 ($239,200 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in Miami than the national average?
No: $239,200 against $300,100 nationally, 20% less.
How does Miami compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $399,400, so Miami pays 40% less.
Where does Miami rank for ophthalmologist pay?
22 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmologist make starting out in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% make $239,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $239,200 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.