Ophthalmology was hit hardest in the early stages of the pandemic, but average compensation rates remain steady.
Here's how ophthalmologist pay has changed over the past 10 years, along with its ranking among all specialties surveyed, according to Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report" from 2012-21.
2021: $379,000
Ranking: 10
2020: $378,000
Ranking: 10
2019: $366,000
Ranking: 10
2018: $357,000
Ranking: 11
2017: $345,000
Ranking: 11
2016: $309,000
Ranking: 12
2015: $292,000
Ranking: 13
2014: $291,000
Ranking: 10
2013: $276,000
Ranking: 11
2012: $270,000
Ranking: 10