Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric pay range in Albany
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $404,650 or more. The middle half of ophthalmologists (except pediatric) in Albany earn between $218,380 and $404,650.
- $76K10th
- $218K25th
- $218KMedian
- $405K75th
- $405K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $257,300 | $21,442 | $123.70 |
| Median | $218,380 | $18,198 | $104.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $218,380 | $18,198 | $104.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $404,650 | $33,721 | $194.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric pay in Albany vs. New York and the U.S.
Ophthalmologists (except pediatric) in Albany earn 27% less than the New York average ($353,390) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($304,650). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $300,080.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $257,300 | $218,380 | $76,110 | $404,650 | 80 |
| New York | $353,390 | $360,050 | $93,820 | $478,760 | 960 |
| United States | $304,650 | $300,080 | $100,180 | $489,710 | 8,950 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary after taxes in Albany
On the average salary of $257,300, a single filer in Albany takes home about $173,297 a year, or $14,441 a month and $6,665 every two weeks. Taxes take 33% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Albany a good place for ophthalmologists (except pediatric)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albany area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.6), so the average $257,300 buys what about $258,422 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Albany ($58,460). A typical home costs $370,533, or 1.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary in other New York cities
Albany ranks 5th of 5 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($335,290).
Highest-paying cities for ophthalmologists (except pediatric)
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($584,430).
- San Jose, CA$584,430
- Minneapolis, MN$359,290
- Los Angeles, CA$355,610
- Atlanta, GA$340,040
- New York, NY$335,290
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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary in Albany: questions
How much do ophthalmologists (except pediatric) make an hour in Albany?
$123.70 an hour on average, and $104.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level ophthalmologists (except pediatric) salary in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $218,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the ophthalmologists (except pediatric) take-home pay in Albany?
About $173,297 a year ($14,441 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $257,300. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do ophthalmologists (except pediatric) earn more in Albany than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($304,650).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1241; area Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY (10580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.04, this job is 3.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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