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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric Salary

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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatrics in Colorado make a median of $288,050 a year, or about $138.49 an hour. The range runs from $174K at the entry level to $446K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Colorado. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$288K
Median annual
$138.49/hr
Hourly rate
$174K
Entry level (10th %)
$446K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $288K get you in Colorado?

Estimated monthly take-home$16,198/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,044/mo
Rent as % of take-home12.6% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$288,050/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$14,154/mo

About ophthalmologists, except pediatrics

Education: Doctoral or professional degree
U.S. employed: 8,950
Colorado employed: 100
Category: Healthcare

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado

Bar chart showing Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary percentiles in Colorado: 10th percentile $173,810, 25th percentile $215,640, median $288,050, 75th percentile $379,370, 90th percentile $446,100. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$174K25th$216KMedian$288K75th$379K90th$446K
Bar chart showing Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary percentiles in Colorado: 10th percentile $173,810, 25th percentile $215,640, median $288,050, 75th percentile $379,370, 90th percentile $446,100. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level ophthalmologists, except pediatrics (10th percentile) start around $174K. Mid-career wages sit at $288K. Top earners bring in $446K or more, a $272K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a ophthalmologists, except pediatric afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?

Yes — at the median salary of $288K, rent takes 12.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.

What’s the entry-level salary for ophthalmologists, except pediatrics in Colorado?

The 10th-percentile wage — what new ophthalmologists, except pediatrics typically earn — is $174K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $10,429/month.

Is ophthalmologists, except pediatric a high-paying job in Colorado?

Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $288K locally vs. $300K nationally, a 4% difference.

How does Colorado compare to the national average for ophthalmologists, except pediatrics?

Colorado pays $288K median vs. the U.S. average of $300K — that’s -4%.

How much do ophthalmologists, except pediatrics make in Colorado?

The median is $288,050 a year, that works out to about $138 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $173,810, and experienced ophthalmologists, except pediatrics can clear $446,100. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $288K enough to live in Colorado?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $16,198/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 12.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a ophthalmologists, except pediatric salary go in Colorado?

Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median ophthalmologists, except pediatric salary is worth about $288,050 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do ophthalmologists, except pediatrics get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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