Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric salary in Lexington-Fayette, KY
SOC 29-1241 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$182,490
per year in Lexington-Fayette, KY
Middle half
$65,240–$451,590
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
30
in Lexington-Fayette, KY
Concentration
2.00×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Lexington-Fayette, KY
$182,490
published median
United States
$300,080
39.2% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
29th
30 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Kentucky ($101,940). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $182,490 median has purchasing power comparable to about $196,460 nationally. Lexington-Fayette, KY's BEA regional price parity is 92.9 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Lexington-Fayette, KY.
$65,240$451,590
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
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