How much does a ophthalmologists, except pediatric make?

The median pay is $144.27 per hour — roughly $300,000 a year, with the real range running from about $48.16/hr (10th percentile) to $235.44/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do you need a degree to be a ophthalmologists, except pediatric?

The typical entry-level education is: Doctoral degree. Overall preparation level: extensive preparation (Job Zone 5 of 5).

What does a ophthalmologists, except pediatric actually do all day?

Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders. Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids. Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.

Health Care

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including glasses and contacts.

What it pays
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric earn a median of $144.27/hr — about $300,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $48.16/hr; the top 10% earn $235.44/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)

What you'd actually do

Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.
Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.
Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
Develop treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.

How you get there

Typical entry-level education: Doctoral degree. Overall preparation: extensive preparation (Job Zone 5 of 5).

The feel of the work

The work is mostly indoors; you're around people constantly; time pressure is a real part of the job; it rewards working independently; precision matters — small details carry weight. (Compared against the other 818 careers in the guide.)

Working for yourself

About 0.7% of ophthalmologists, except pediatric are self-employed.

Who it tends to fit

This work tends to fit people who are analytical, people-focused and hands-on.

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Quick questions

How much does a ophthalmologists, except pediatric make?: The median pay is $144.27 per hour — roughly $300,000 a year, with the real range running from about $48.16/hr (10th percentile) to $235.44/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Do you need a degree to be a ophthalmologists, except pediatric?: The typical entry-level education is: Doctoral degree. Overall preparation level: extensive preparation (Job Zone 5 of 5).
What does a ophthalmologists, except pediatric actually do all day?: Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders. Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids. Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.

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