How much does an ophthalmologist make in Minneapolis?
$389,500a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $187.24 an hour or $32,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $187.24
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 33
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $143,300Median: $389,500Highest 10%: $579,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $143,300 | $68.88 | |
| 25th | $143,300 | $68.88 | |
| Median | $389,500 | $187.24 | |
| 75th | $465,500 | $223.78 | |
| 90th | $579,400 | $278.54 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $568,200 |
| Physician | $378,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $367,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $336,400 |
| Neurologist | $335,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $330,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $306,800 |
| Podiatrist | $287,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $283,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $258,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $187.24 ($389,500 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $389,500 against $300,100 nationally, 30% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $372,200, so Minneapolis pays 5% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for ophthalmologist pay?
6 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmologist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $143,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $579,400 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.