How much does an ophthalmologist make in New York?
$302,400a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $145.39 an hour or $25,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $145.39
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 33
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,000Median: $302,400Highest 10%: $521,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,000 | $51.44 | |
| 25th | $155,300 | $74.64 | |
| Median | $302,400 | $145.39 | |
| 75th | $458,900 | $220.61 | |
| 90th | $521,000 | $250.47 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists.
| Buffalo, NY | $269,700 |
| Albany, NY | $218,400 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $492,200 |
| Radiologist | $465,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $460,800 |
| Surgeon | $400,000 |
| Dermatologist | $374,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $342,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $329,800 |
| Physician | $327,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $145.39 ($302,400 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $302,400 against $300,100 nationally, 1% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $360,100, so New York pays 16% less.
Where does New York rank for ophthalmologist pay?
13 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmologist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $107,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $521,000 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.