How much does an ophthalmologist make in New York?
$360,100a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in New York. That is $173.10 an hour or $30,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $173.10
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,820Median: $360,100Highest 10%: $478,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,820 | $45.11 | |
| 25th | $217,800 | $104.73 | |
| Median | $360,100 | $173.10 | |
| 75th | $451,100 | $216.88 | |
| 90th | $478,800 | $230.17 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $302,400 |
| Buffalo, NY | $269,700 |
| Rochester, NY | $269,600 |
| Syracuse, NY | $239,000 |
| Albany, NY | $218,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ophthalmologists.
| 5. Iowa | $394,900 |
| 6. Georgia | $382,900 |
| 7. Minnesota | $372,200 |
| 8. New York | $360,100 |
| 9. Nevada | $345,600 |
| 10. Maine | $337,900 |
| 11. Oregon | $334,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $173.10 ($360,100 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $360,100 against $300,100 nationally, 20% more.
Where does New York rank for ophthalmologist pay?
New York ranks 8 of 34 states.
Which city in New York pays ophthalmologists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $302,400 a year.
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.