Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in California
Local pay for ophthalmologists, except pediatric in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 29-1241
$400,150
median pay, California
820
employed in California
+33.3%
vs U.S. median
+4.3%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What ophthalmologists, except pediatric earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of ophthalmologists, except pediatric in California earn between $186,200 and $433,530 a year; the U.S. median is $300,080.
$99,040
P10
$186,200
P25
$400,150
MEDIAN
$433,530
P75
$499,330
P90
Pay by metro in California