CredentialCompassStart Search

Healthcare

Ophthalmologist

A comprehensive guide to Ophthalmologist licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$183,274 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

See salary section for local market context

Top Paying State

Ohio

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
OH
OhioCompact: No
$367,750High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
NH
New HampshireCompact: Yes
$358,490High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree required1-21 yearsDetails
NY
New YorkCompact: Yes
$348,610High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree required3 yearsDetails
CA
CaliforniaCompact: Pending
$340,300High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board1-2 monthsDetails
ME
MaineCompact: Yes
$329,590High CoL Adjusted
Tied to businessSpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
RI
Rhode IslandCompact: No
$328,180High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
Showing 1-6 of 50 states