Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • California
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in California earn a median salary of $521,150 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas. An estimated 60 ophthalmologists, except pediatric are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $429,080 to $700,850 depending on location.
$521,150
Avg median salary in California
$700,850
Highest paying metro
$429,080
Lowest paying metro
60
Employed in California
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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $700,850 | $668,500 | $700,850 | 60 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $433,520 | $216,720 | $433,530 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | $429,080 | $102,730 | $475,820 | — |