Ophthalmologist
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
3 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Ophthalmologist. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Diagnoses and treats all eye diseases, performs eye surgery and prescribes and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems. Performs medical and surgical interventions for eye conditions. May be involved in scientific research on the causes and cures for eye diseases and vision disorders. Requires MD.
Reports covering Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmologist salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Ophthalmologist pay?
- 3 surveys publish Ophthalmologist benchmarks, including data from Mercer, ERI Economic Research Institute. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Ophthalmologist pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Ophthalmologist varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Ophthalmologist?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Ophthalmologist ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Ophthalmologist pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.