Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric Salary
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatrics in Winston-Salem, NC make a median of $258,750 a year, or about $124.4 an hour. The range runs from $216K at the entry level to $345K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.04), which stretches that salary to about $281,128 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,232/month, or 8.2% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $259K get you in Winston-Salem?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Winston-Salem’s Regional Price Parity (92.04). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Winston-Salem
Pay for ophthalmologists, except pediatric in Winston-Salem runs about 14% below the U.S. median of $300K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,232/month, 8.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.04 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Winston-Salem can be a reasonable trade-off for ophthalmologists, except pediatrics who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for ophthalmologists, except pediatrics in metros near Winston-Salem, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $232K | $241K |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $413K | $413K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Winston-Salem, NC
Entry-level ophthalmologists, except pediatrics (10th percentile) start around $216K. Mid-career wages sit at $259K. Top earners bring in $345K or more, a $130K spread from bottom to top.
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $450K | +50% | 180 |
| New Hampshire | $404K | +35% | 50 |
| California | $400K | +33% | 820 |
| Florida | $399K | +33% | 580 |
| Iowa | $395K | +32% | 90 |
| Georgia | $383K | +28% | 120 |
| Minnesota | $372K | +24% | 180 |
| New York | $360K | +20% | 960 |
| Nevada | $346K | +15% | N/A |
| Maine | $338K | +13% | 90 |
| Oregon | $334K | +11% | 210 |
| Massachusetts | $325K | +8% | 450 |
| Texas | $323K | +8% | N/A |
| Alabama | $305K | +2% | N/A |
| Washington | $305K | +2% | 180 |
| Pennsylvania | $304K | +1% | 310 |
| Colorado | $288K | -4% | 100 |
| Illinois | $285K | -5% | 620 |
| Ohio | $271K | -10% | 150 |
| Arkansas | $259K | -14% | 30 |
| Vermont | $259K | -14% | 30 |
| Tennessee | $231K | -23% | 230 |
| Missouri | $228K | -24% | N/A |
| Oklahoma | $216K | -28% | N/A |
| South Carolina | $214K | -29% | 100 |
| Wisconsin | $214K | -29% | 250 |
| South Dakota | $212K | -29% | 130 |
| Maryland | $212K | -29% | 260 |
| Utah | $188K | -37% | 30 |
| Michigan | $180K | -40% | 150 |
| Virginia | $177K | -41% | N/A |
| Indiana | $169K | -44% | 160 |
| Louisiana | $155K | -48% | 30 |
| Kentucky | $102K | -66% | 70 |
Showing 1–10 of 34 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a ophthalmologists, except pediatric afford a 2BR apartment alone in Winston-Salem?
Yes — at the median salary of $259K, rent takes 8.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,232/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for ophthalmologists, except pediatrics in Winston-Salem?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new ophthalmologists, except pediatrics typically earn — is $216K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $12,938/month. At HUD’s $1,232/month FMR, rent would take 10% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is ophthalmologists, except pediatric a high-paying job in Winston-Salem?
Local pay runs 14% below the national median — $259K here vs. $300K nationally. Cost of living is 8% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Winston-Salem compare to the national average for ophthalmologists, except pediatrics?
Winston-Salem pays $259K median vs. the U.S. average of $300K — that’s -14%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.04), the purchasing-power equivalent is $281K — below the national median.
How much do ophthalmologists, except pediatrics make in Winston-Salem, NC?
The median is $258,750 a year, that works out to about $124 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $215,640, and experienced ophthalmologists, except pediatrics can clear $345,260. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $259K enough to live in Winston-Salem?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $14,737/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,232/month, which eats 8.4% 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 Winston-Salem?
Winston-Salem has a Regional Price Parity of 92.04 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median ophthalmologists, except pediatric salary is worth about $281,128 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.