How much does an ophthalmologist make in Tennessee?
$231,000a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in Tennessee. That is $111.08 an hour or $19,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $111.08
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $122,600Median: $231,000Highest 10%: $570,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $122,600 | $58.92 | |
| 25th | $144,600 | $69.51 | |
| Median | $231,000 | $111.08 | |
| 75th | $398,800 | $191.74 | |
| 90th | $570,000 | $274.05 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $232,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ophthalmologists.
| 19. Ohio | $271,300 |
| 20. Arkansas | $259,300 |
| 21. Vermont | $258,900 |
| 22. Tennessee | $231,000 |
| 23. Missouri | $228,400 |
| 24. Oklahoma | $215,800 |
| 25. South Carolina | $214,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $111.08 ($231,000 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $231,000 against $300,100 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for ophthalmologist pay?
Tennessee ranks 22 of 34 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays ophthalmologists the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $232,300 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.