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Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.

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Ophthalmologist insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings183All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$250,000153 eligible salary records
Employer names104Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$208,000–$340,000Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
09182736FY 2016: 11 filings16FY 2017: 18 filings17FY 2018: 14 filings18FY 2019: 16 filings19FY 2020: 16 filings20FY 2021: 9 filings21FY 2022: 18 filings22FY 2023: 17 filings23FY 2024: 32 filings24FY 2025: 17 filings25FY 2026: 15 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*15 filings$366,074 median · n=14

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$250k+Most common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 153 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Ophthalmologist87
$250,000 median · n=74 eligible
Ophthalmologist/Vitreoretinal Surgeon15
$427,500 median · n=14 eligible
Pediatric Ophthalmologist15
$321,074 median · n=10 eligible
Physician (Ophthalmologist)9
$200,000 median · n=6 eligible
Ophthalmologist Physician6
$250,000 median · n=4 eligible
Neuro Ophthalmologist4
$275,451 median · n=4 eligible
Ophthalmologist/Faculty4
$232,557 median · n=4 eligible
Staff Ophthalmologist4
$148,285 median · n=3 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Boston, MA8
$169,568 median · n=6 eligible
Chicago, IL8
$220,000 median · n=5 eligible
Cleveland, OH7
$325,000 median · n=7 eligible
Medford, OR7
$250,000 median · n=6 eligible
Minneapolis, MN7
$250,000 median · n=3 eligible
Cheektowaga, NY6
$280,000 median · n=6 eligible
El Paso, TX4
$240,000 median · n=4 eligible
Fargo, NORTH DAKOTA4
$450,000 median · n=2 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
88.5%Certified LCAs
Certified162 88.5%
Certified - Withdrawn14 7.7%
Withdrawn5 2.7%
Denied2 1.1%

Denominator: all 183 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Amar Atwal, M.D., P.C.6
$280,000 median · n=6 eligible
Ocular Partners, Pllc6
$220,000 median · n=4 eligible
Mayo Clinic5
$400,000 median · n=5 eligible
Medical Eye Center, Inc.5
$250,000 median · n=4 eligible
North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc.5
$567,813 median · n=5 eligible
Cleveland Clinic Foundation4
$372,500 median · n=4 eligible
Ophthalmic Consultants Of Texas, Pa4
$184,000 median · n=4 eligible
Sanford Clinic North4
$450,000 median · n=2 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$250,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$166,080
25th percentile$208,000
Median (50th)$250,000
75th percentile$340,000
90th percentile$450,000

n=153 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

183 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Columbia Eye Associates, PaOphthalmologist

Filing details

$300,000 /yr

I-200-26161-001299
Reported wage: $300,000 / year
Annualized: $300,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-17
Employment end: 2029-07-21
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lake City, FL06/10/202607/22/2026
Children'S Hospital Medical Center Of Akron D/B/A Akron Children'S HospitalPediatric Ophthalmologist

Filing details

$337,148 /yr

I-200-26156-987816
Reported wage: $337,148 / year
Annualized: $337,148
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-12
Employment end: 2029-07-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Akron, OH06/05/202608/01/2026
Vantage Eye Center, A Medical CorporationOphthalmologist - Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Filing details

$405,000 /yr

I-200-26154-978714
Reported wage: $405,000 / year
Annualized: $405,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-10
Employment end: 2029-09-03
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Salinas, CA06/03/202609/04/2026
Cleveland Clinic FoundationOphthalmologist

Filing details

$395,000 /yr

I-200-26141-937885
Reported wage: $395,000 / year
Annualized: $395,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-29
Employment end: 2029-06-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Cleveland, OH05/21/202607/01/2026
Aurora Medical Group, Inc.Ophthalmologist

Filing details

$477,335 /yr

I-200-26138-922801
Reported wage: $477,335 / year
Annualized: $477,335
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-26
Employment end: 2029-09-10
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Kenosha, WI05/18/202609/11/2026
Cleveland Clinic FoundationOphthalmologist

Filing details

$127,982 /yr

I-200-26134-909716
Reported wage: $127,982 / year
Annualized: $127,982
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-21
Employment end: 2029-06-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Cleveland, OH05/14/202607/01/2026
Sanford ClinicOphthalmologist

Filing details

$244,504 /yr

I-200-26132-898580
Reported wage: $244,504 / year
Annualized: $244,504
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-19
Employment end: 2029-07-23
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sioux Falls, SD05/12/202607/24/2026
Retina Vitreous Consultants, Llp D/B/A Retina Group Of FloridaOphthalmologist (Retina Specialist)

Filing details

$400,000 /yr

I-200-26114-833138
Reported wage: $400,000 / year
Annualized: $400,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-01
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Boca Raton, FL04/24/202610/01/2026
Ocular Partners, PllcOphthalmologist

Filing details

$250,000 /yr

I-200-26098-768214
Reported wage: $250,000 / year
Annualized: $250,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-15
Employment end: 2029-07-05
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chicago, IL04/08/202607/06/2026
Ocular Partners, PllcOphthalmologist

Filing details

$250,000 /yr

I-200-26093-754113
Reported wage: $250,000 / year
Annualized: $250,000
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-08
Employment end: 2029-07-06
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chicago, IL04/03/202607/07/2026
Palmetto Retina Center, LLCOphthalmologist/Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Filing details

$400,000 /yr

I-200-26069-691677
Reported wage: $400,000–$600,000 / year
Annualized: $400,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-17
Employment end: 2029-06-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

West Columbia, SC03/10/202607/01/2026
Medical Eye Center, Inc.Ophthalmologist Physician

Filing details

$250,000 /yr

I-200-26027-591995
Reported wage: $250,000 / year
Annualized: $250,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-02
Employment end: 2026-08-13
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Medford, OR01/26/202602/23/2026
Mayo ClinicPediatric And Neuro-Ophthalmologist

Filing details

$485,106 /yr

I-200-26016-566121
Reported wage: $485,106 / year
Annualized: $485,106
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-26
Employment end: 2029-06-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Eau Claire, WI01/16/202607/01/2026
The Mary Imogene Bassett HospitalOphthalmologist

Filing details

$600,000 /yr

I-200-25315-397351
Reported wage: $600,000 / year
Annualized: $600,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-18
Employment end: 2028-12-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Cooperstown, NY11/11/202501/01/2026
The Nemours Foundation - Nemours Children'S HealthPediatric Ophthalmologist

Filing details

$200,000 /yr

I-200-25307-364520
Reported wage: $200,000–$325,000 / year
Annualized: $200,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-14
Employment end: 2028-12-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Jacksonville, FL11/03/202501/01/2026
The Nemours Foundation - Nemours Children'S HealthPediatric Ophthalmologist

Filing details

$200,000 /yr

I-200-25056-723821
Reported wage: $200,000–$300,000 / year
Annualized: $200,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-18
Employment end: 2028-08-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lakeland, FL02/25/202508/15/2025
Franciscan Missionaries Of Our Lady Health System, Inc.Ophthalmologist

Filing details

$550,000 /yr

I-200-25213-216037
Reported wage: $550,000 / year
Annualized: $550,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-08-08
Employment end: 2028-08-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Monroe, LA08/01/202508/30/2025
Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc.Ophthalmologist

Filing details

$140.63 per hour

I-200-25174-119722
Reported wage: $140.63 / hour
Annualized: $292,510
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-30
Employment end: 2028-06-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Minneapolis, MN06/23/202506/29/2025
Illinois Retina Associates, PllcOphthalmologist/Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Filing details

$350,000 /yr

I-200-25170-113288
Reported wage: $350,000–$550,000 / year
Annualized: $350,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-26
Employment end: 2028-07-13
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Harvey, IL06/19/202507/14/2025
Louisiana Eye And Laser CenterOphthalmologist/Retinal Specialist

Filing details

$25,000 per month

I-200-25149-031276
Reported wage: $25,000 / month
Annualized: $300,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-05
Employment end: 2025-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Alexandria, LA05/29/202507/01/2025
Louisiana Eye And Laser CenterOphthalmologist/Retinal Specialist

Filing details

$400,000 /yr

I-200-25122-931678
Reported wage: $400,000 / year
Annualized: $400,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-29
Employment end: 2026-06-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Alexandria, LA05/02/202507/01/2025
Banner University Medical GroupPediatric Ophthalmologist

Filing details

$340,000 /yr

I-200-25135-982977
Reported wage: $340,000 / year
Annualized: $340,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-22
Employment end: 2028-06-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Tucson, AZ05/15/202507/01/2025
Franciscan Missionaries Of Our Lady Health System, Inc.Ophthalmologist

Filing details

$550,000 /yr

I-200-25133-967687
Reported wage: $550,000 / year
Annualized: $550,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-20
Employment end: 2028-08-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Monroe, LA05/13/202508/30/2025
Northshore Eye Associates, LLCOphthalmologist

Filing details

$250,000 /yr

I-200-25132-965134
Reported wage: $250,000 / year
Annualized: $250,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-19
Employment end: 2025-12-01
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Hammond, LA05/12/202509/01/2025
Au Medical Associates, Inc.Ophthalmologist

Filing details

$303,000 /yr

I-200-25111-885182
Reported wage: $303,000 / year
Annualized: $303,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-28
Employment end: 2028-05-18
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Augusta, GA04/21/202505/19/2025

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.