Careers · Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Tennessee
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in Tennessee
Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat eye diseases and disorders, performing surgical procedures when needed. They work in private practices, hospitals, and surgical centers, examining patients, prescribing treatments, and fitting corrective lenses In Tennessee the median pay is $231,040 a year, 23% below the national median of $300,080.
$231,040median pay in Tennessee, per year
$144,590–$398,820middle half earn
230employed in Tennessee
$300,080U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against ophthalmologists, except pediatric and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive LearningMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge areas
Medicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceBiologyAdministration and ManagementEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric.
Licenses and training in Tennessee
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric pay in other states
Rhode Island · $450,370New Hampshire · $404,330California · $400,150Florida · $399,440Iowa · $394,900Georgia · $382,920Minnesota · $372,200New York · $360,050Nevada · $345,600Maine · $337,850
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against ophthalmologists, except pediatric and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against ophthalmologists, except pediatric and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-1241.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Tennessee, annual.