Ophthalmologists (Except Pediatric) Salary in Louisiana
Ophthalmologists (Except Pediatric) in Louisiana earn a median of $155,250 a year, −48% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $155,250
- vs. U.S. median
- −48% ($300,080)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $118,980; the top 10% earn over $230,730. Nationally the range is $100,180 to $489,710.
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Ophthalmologists (Except Pediatric) pay in Louisiana
How much do ophthalmologists (except pediatric) make in Louisiana?
The median is $155,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $118,980 and the top 10% earn over $230,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for ophthalmologists (except pediatric)?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 34 (−48% vs. the national median of $300,080). Living costs are not included.