How much does an ophthalmologist make in Washington?
$226,600a year
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $108.96 an hour or $18,890 a month.
- Hourly
- $108.96
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 33
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,900Median: $226,600Highest 10%: $309,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,900 | $51.86 | |
| 25th | $161,900 | $77.84 | |
| Median | $226,600 | $108.96 | |
| 75th | $226,700 | $108.97 | |
| 90th | $309,700 | $148.91 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for ophthalmologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $108.96 ($226,600 a year).
Do ophthalmologists make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $226,600 against $300,100 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Washington rank for ophthalmologist pay?
27 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an ophthalmologist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $107,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $309,700 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.