Ophthalmologist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An ophthalmologist earns a median of $300,080 a year ($144.27 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $304,650. About 8,950 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $300,080
- Gross pay
- $11,541.54
- Federal income tax
- −$2,621.63
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$439.96
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$202.00
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $8,277.96
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $300,080
- Federal
- $68,162
- FICA
- $16,691
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $215,227
- Marginal federal rate
- 35.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-1241). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ophthalmologist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $144.27; the average is $146.47.
What is the salary range for an ophthalmologist?
The bottom 10% earn under $100,180 and the top 10% earn over $489,710 a year.
How much is $300,080 after taxes?
About $215,227 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $187,663 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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