How much does an ophthalmologist make in Portland?
$337,900a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $162.43 an hour or $28,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $162.43
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $162,200Median: $337,900Highest 10%: $430,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $162,200 | $78.00 | |
| 25th | $200,500 | $96.41 | |
| Median | $337,900 | $162.43 | |
| 75th | $337,900 | $162.43 | |
| 90th | $430,400 | $206.90 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $162.43 ($337,900 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $337,900 against $300,100 nationally, 13% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $337,900, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for ophthalmologist pay?
9 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmologist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $162,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $430,400 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.