How much does an ophthalmologist make in Providence?
$399,000a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $191.84 an hour or $33,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $191.84
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $122,700Median: $399,000Highest 10%: $459,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $122,700 | $58.97 | |
| 25th | $176,600 | $84.90 | |
| Median | $399,000 | $191.84 | |
| 75th | $450,400 | $216.52 | |
| 90th | $459,100 | $220.71 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $191.84 ($399,000 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $399,000 against $300,100 nationally, 33% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $450,400, so Providence pays 11% less.
Where does Providence rank for ophthalmologist pay?
5 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmologist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $122,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $459,100 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.