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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including glasses and contacts.
What an ophthalmologist, except pediatric does
Become an ophthalmologist, except pediatric
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good ophthalmologist, except pediatric
- Reading work related information.
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
- Understanding people's reactions.
- Looking for ways to help people.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $287 per hour with an average salary of $344,200 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $172 and $325 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $160,300 and $538,400 per year.
- 67% of individuals in this occupation have been employed in every quarter of the past year.
Part-time
- The average hourly rate for part-time workers is $236 per hour with an average salary of $242,400 per year.
Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric job outlook
- There are 272 workers in this occupation in Washington.
Multiple Jobs
- 3% of individuals in this occupation worked for more than one employer.
- 7% of individuals in this occupation held a position in another.