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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in South Carolina

Considering working as an Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric in South Carolina? Below are the key facts. 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. Excludes “Optometrists” (29-1041) and “Pediatric Surgeons” (29-1243).

What do Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric Make in South Carolina?

For ophthalmologists, except pediatric working in South Carolina, wages run about $206,450 per year (or about $99.26/hour).

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$167,720	$80.63
25th percentile	$167,720	$80.63
Median (50th)	$206,450	$99.26
75th percentile	n/a	n/a
90th percentile	n/a	n/a

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in South Carolina nationwide is 0.75, meaning fewer ophthalmologists, except pediatric per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, ophthalmologists, except pediatric earn a median of $90,102 per year ($43.32/hour), above the South Carolina median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 2,543,971 ophthalmologists, except pediatric in the U.S.. In South Carolina alone, around 130 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 160 ophthalmologists, except pediatric.

Top South Carolina Metros for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

The metro areas below employ the most ophthalmologists, except pediatric in South Carolina.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC	60	n/a

Top States for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric Employment

These states have the highest employment of ophthalmologists, except pediatric work.

State	Number Employed
California	2,040
Florida	1,310
New York	1,020
Massachusetts	610
Illinois	560
Pennsylvania	320
Ohio	290
Wisconsin	280
New Jersey	230
Washington	220
Tennessee	210
Oregon	200
Minnesota	180
Iowa	160
Indiana	140
Michigan	140
Colorado	130
South Carolina	130
Kansas	120
New Hampshire	90

Highest-Paying States for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

These states pay the most for ophthalmologists, except pediatric.

State	Annual Median Salary
Connecticut	$218,770
Maryland	$218,490
Wisconsin	$214,690
Louisiana	$212,890
Pennsylvania	$208,060
Oklahoma	$208,000
South Carolina	$206,450
Vermont	$205,130
Alabama	$181,490
South Dakota	$174,160

Skills

Top ophthalmologists, except pediatric skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for ophthalmologists, except pediatric, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
• Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
• Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.
• Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.
• Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
• Develop treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.
• Perform ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, or oculoplastic surgeries.
• Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
• Document or evaluate patients' medical histories.
• Perform, order, or interpret the results of diagnostic or clinical tests.
• Provide ophthalmic consultation to other medical professionals.
• Refer patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed the experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner.

Work Activities

• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Getting Information
• Analyzing Data or Information
• Processing Information
• Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: eClinicalWorks EHR software In-demand technologies: Epic Systems

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• Medicine

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Related Careers

Careers similar to ophthalmologists, except pediatric include:

• Chiropractors
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Optometrists
• Podiatrists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Anesthesiologists

Also Known As

Clinical Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist, Cornea and External Disease Physician, Glaucoma Specialist, Medical Doctor (MD), Neuro-Ophthalmologist, Oculoplastic Specialist, Ophthalmic Surgeon, Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmologist Specialist, Ophthalmology Physician, Physician, Refractive Surgeon, Retina Specialist, Surgical Ophthalmologist.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 29-1241.00