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Ophthalmology Physician Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does an Ophthalmology Physician Assistant make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ophthalmology Physician Assistant in the United States is $110,145 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, an Ophthalmology Physician Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,386
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $101,538 to $117,076
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,702
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Ophthalmology Physician Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $117,076 $9,756 $2,251 $56
Average $110,145 $9,179 $2,118 $53
25th Percentile $101,538 $8,462 $1,953 $49
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Key Factors That Influence Ophthalmology Physician Assistant Salaries

An Ophthalmology Physician Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Ophthalmology Physician Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ophthalmology Physician Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $71,874
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $94,514
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,938
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,274
  • Expert (over 8 years): $154,493
Levels Salary
Digital C... Level Ophthalmology Physician Assistant$71,874
Digital C... Level Ophthalmology Physician Assistant$94,514
Ophthalmo... Level Ophthalmology Physician Assistant$111,938
Digital C... Level Ophthalmology Physician Assistant$121,274
Digital C... Level Ophthalmology Physician Assistant$154,493
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$94,514 < 2 yrs
$111,938 2-4 yrs
$121,274 5-8 yrs
$154,493 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Ophthalmology Physician Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $138,926
  • San Francisco: $137,405
  • Oakland: $134,509

What Skills Can Increase an Ophthalmology Physician Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 3.76% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.26% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Content Creation (Mentioned in 1.75% Job Postings): Content creation is the contribution of information to any media and most especially to digital media for an end-user/audience in specific contexts. Content is "something that is to be expressed through some medium, as speech, writing or any of various arts" for self-expression, distribution, marketing and/or publication. Typical forms of content creation include maintaining and updating web sites, blogging, photography, videography, online commentary, the maintenance of social media accounts, and editing and distribution of digital media. A Pew survey described content creation as the creation of "the material people contribute to the online world."
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Initiative 3.76%
Microsoft Office 2.26%
Content Creation 1.75%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Ophthalmology Physician Assistant's salary.
  • Content Development: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • HTML: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Content Development
 $123,362
12%
HTML
 $123,362
12%
Presentation
 $123,362
12%
Products and Services
 $122,261
11%
Insight
 $120,058
9%
Email Marketing
 $118,957
8%
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Ophthalmology Physician Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ophthalmology Physician Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Ophthalmology Physician Assistant positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Ophthalmology Physician Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Ophthalmology Physician Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$132,174$64.020%
Pharmaceuticals$132,174$64.020%
Energy & Utilities$126,667$61.015%
Aerospace & Defense$121,160$58.010%
Chemicals$121,160$58.010%

Ophthalmology Physician Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ophthalmology Physician Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$101,538
Average $110,145/year
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $117,076 $9,756 $2,251 $56
Average $110,145 $9,179 $2,118 $53
25th Percentile $101,538 $8,462 $1,953 $49

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Salary Trends for Ophthalmology Physician Assistant

Salaries for an Ophthalmology Physician Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $106,565 in 2023 to around $101,443 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Ophthalmology Physician Assistant salary trends, .

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Ophthalmology Physician Assistant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Ophthalmology Physician Assistant?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Ophthalmology Physician Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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