Careers · Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Washington
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in Washington
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 Washington the median pay is $304,830 a year, 2% above the national median of $300,080.
$304,830median pay in Washington, per year
$202,880–$483,330middle half earn
180employed in Washington
$300,080U.S. median, for comparison
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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 Washington
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, Washington, annual.