How much does an ophthalmologist make in Seattle?
$239,200a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $115.00 an hour or $19,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $115.00
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 33
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $239,200Median: $239,200Highest 10%: $239,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 25th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| Median | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 75th | $239,200 | $115.00 | |
| 90th | $239,200 | $115.00 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists.
| Spokane, WA | $280,200 |
| Portland, OR | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $115.00 ($239,200 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $239,200 against $300,100 nationally, 20% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $304,800, so Seattle pays 22% less.
Where does Seattle rank for ophthalmologist pay?
24 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmologist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $239,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $239,200 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.