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Equal Pay in Ophthalmology? Not Yet

A decade of AAMC salary data reveals a persistent gender pay gap in academic ophthalmology—and projects it will never close at senior ranks

  • By

  • Kerri Miller

  • March 31, 2026

  • 5 min

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Objective:

To evaluate gender-based compensation disparities among academic ophthalmologists from 2016 to 2024.

Approach:
    Key Findings:
    • Women earned 85 to 91 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2024, with specific figures for each academic rank.
    • Clarify that compensation parity is projected only at the assistant and associate professor levels, not at higher ranks.
    Interpretation:

    The study highlights persistent gender-based salary inequities in academic ophthalmology, with significant implications for women's career advancement, financial stability, and generational wealth.

    Limitations:
    • Include a note on the absence of race and ethnicity data, which is crucial for understanding the full scope of disparities.
    Conclusion:

    Gender-based salary inequity is a systemic issue in academic ophthalmology that undermines women's professional growth and financial security.

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Equal Pay in Ophthalmology? Not Yet

  • by Kerri Miller

  • March 31, 2026

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