Ophthalmologists (Except Pediatric) Salary in California
Ophthalmologists (Except Pediatric) in California earn a median of $400,150 a year, +33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $400,150
- vs. U.S. median
- +33% ($300,080)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 820
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $99,040; the top 10% earn over $499,330. Nationally the range is $100,180 to $489,710.
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Ophthalmologists (Except Pediatric) pay in California
How much do ophthalmologists (except pediatric) make in California?
The median is $400,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $99,040 and the top 10% earn over $499,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for ophthalmologists (except pediatric)?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 34 (+33% vs. the national median of $300,080). Living costs are not included.