Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
SOC Code: 29-1241 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | $211,952 | $392,704 | $573,477 | $754,229 |
| Iowa City, IA | $79,997 | $302,432 | $524,867 | $747,302 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $147,992 | $328,037 | $508,061 | $688,106 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $112,778 | $290,680 | $468,562 | $646,464 |
| Wilmington, NC | $127,608 | $274,061 | $420,514 | $566,966 |
| Sandusky, OH | $159,557 | $277,930 | $396,302 | $514,675 |
| Akron, OH | $163,925 | $276,702 | $389,459 | $502,237 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $163,925 | $276,702 | $389,459 | $502,237 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $154,502 | $262,163 | $369,845 | $477,506 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $139,776 | $249,309 | $358,862 | $468,395 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 4.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.2 | |
| Active Listening | 4.1 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.0 | |
| Active Learning | 4.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 4.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 4.5 |
| English Language | 4.4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.1 |
| Biology | 3.8 |
| Administration and Management | 3.6 |
| Education and Training | 3.5 |
| Mathematics | 3.2 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Other | 42.1% |
| Post-first professional | 20.0% |
| Master's degree | 14.0% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 14.0% |
| Some college | 9.9% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.
- Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care.
- Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.
- Document or evaluate patients' medical histories.
- Prescribe corrective lenses such as glasses or contact lenses.
Technology Skills
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