How much does an ophthalmologist make in Virginia?
$177,400a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in Virginia. That is $85.29 an hour or $14,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $85.29
- Vs. national median
- -41%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 34
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $142,700Median: $177,400Highest 10%: $539,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $142,700 | $68.62 | |
| 25th | $151,900 | $73.03 | |
| Median | $177,400 | $85.29 | |
| 75th | $490,400 | $235.77 | |
| 90th | $539,100 | $259.19 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $226,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ophthalmologists.
| 28. Maryland | $211,800 |
| 29. Utah | $188,500 |
| 30. Michigan | $179,700 |
| 31. Virginia | $177,400 |
| 32. Indiana | $168,600 |
| 33. Louisiana | $155,300 |
| 34. Kentucky | $101,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $85.29 ($177,400 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $177,400 against $300,100 nationally, 41% less.
Where does Virginia rank for ophthalmologist pay?
Virginia ranks 31 of 34 states.
Which city in Virginia pays ophthalmologists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $226,600 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.