Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric Salary in District of Columbia
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatrics in District of Columbia make a mean (average) of $225,640 a year. Entry-level positions start around $106K. BLS does not publish top-end wages for this occupation because they exceed the reportable ceiling. BLS does not publish the median for this occupation because wages exceed the reportable ceiling. The figure shown is the mean (average).
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across District of Columbia. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $226K (mean) get you in District of Columbia?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, District of Columbia
Entry-level ophthalmologists, except pediatrics (10th percentile) start around $106K. Mid-career wages sit at $226K. Top earners bring in N/A or more.
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary by metro in District of Columbia
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $218K | -3% | 230 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do ophthalmologists, except pediatrics make in District of Columbia?
BLS reports a mean (average) wage of $225,640 a year for this occupation in District of Columbia. The median is not published because wages exceed the BLS reportable ceiling. Entry-level workers start around $106,420. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $226K enough to live in District of Columbia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $12,534/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,146/month, which eats 17.1% 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 District of Columbia?
District of Columbia 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 $207,237 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.