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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 29-1241. 178 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $240,000, middle half $84,094–$303,000.
Applications (LCAs)178
Median offered salary$240,000
Middle half of salaries$84,094–$303,000
10th–90th percentile$68,700–$400,000
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 53 | $96,365 |
| Level II (qualified) | 37 | $250,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | 15 | $250,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 21 | $275,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Job titles
- Ophthalmologist37
- Assistant Professor12
- Medical Resident8
- Physician6
- Ophthalmologist Physician6
- Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology6
- Physician (Ophthalmology)6
- Clinical Assistant Professor6
- Associate Professor – Ophthalmology5
- Clinical Instructor, Ophthalmology4
- Clinical Fellow4
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology4
- Resident, GME Ophthalmology3
- Resident - Ophthalmology3
- Ophthalmologist/Vitreoretinal Surgeon3
- Glaucoma Fellow3
- Assistant Professor (Ophthalmology)3
- Clinical Fellow in Medical Retina2
- Level I Resident2
- Asst. Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Surgical Retina2
- Clinical Assistant Professor - Ophthalmology2
- Physician - Ophthalmology - General2
- Physician (Medical and Surgical Retina Specialist)2
- Instructor in Ophthalmology2
- Ophthalmologist (Retina Specialist)2
- Medical Retina Specialist2
- Clinical Fellow in Cornea and Anterior Segment Surgery2
- Clinical Fellow in Ophthalmology (Medical Retina)2
- Resident2
- Instructor2
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 26 | $220,000 |
| FY2024 | 55 | $250,000 |
| FY2025 | 49 | $212,000 |
| FY2026 | 48 | $250,000 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).