Career Paths From Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

NeurologistsLateral Move96.4% skill match
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric and Neurologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Neurologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 17% lower.
Current median salary
$300,080
Target median salary
$248,560
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Emergency Medicine PhysiciansLateral Move96.7% skill match
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric and Emergency Medicine Physicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Emergency Medicine Physicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 12% higher.
Current median salary
$300,080
Target median salary
$335,550
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
ChiropractorsLateral Move96.6% skill match
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric and Chiropractors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Chiropractors sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 74% lower.
Current median salary
$300,080
Target median salary
$79,200
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
VeterinariansLateral Move96.5% skill match
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric and Veterinarians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Veterinarians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 57% lower.
Current median salary
$300,080
Target median salary
$130,100
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change96.1% skill match
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric and Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 73% lower.
Current median salary
$300,080
Target median salary
$80,250
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Nurse MidwivesLateral Move96.6% skill match
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric and Nurse Midwives share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Nurse Midwives sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 55% lower.
Current median salary
$300,080
Target median salary
$134,040
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Occupational TherapistsLateral Move96% skill match
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric and Occupational Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Occupational Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 67% lower.
Current median salary
$300,080
Target median salary
$100,330
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Athletic TrainersLateral Move95.8% skill match
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric and Athletic Trainers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Athletic Trainers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 79% lower.
Current median salary
$300,080
Target median salary
$62,520
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change96.4% skill match
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric and Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 67% lower.
Current median salary
$300,080
Target median salary
$98,700
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Exercise PhysiologistsLateral Move95.7% skill match
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric and Exercise Physiologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Exercise Physiologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 80% lower.
Current median salary
$300,080
Target median salary
$59,460
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Registered NursesLateral Move96% skill match
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric and Registered Nurses share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Registered Nurses sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 67% lower.
Current median salary
$300,080
Target median salary
$97,550
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Medical DosimetristsLateral Move96.7% skill match
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric and Medical Dosimetrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Medical Dosimetrists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 51% lower.
Current median salary
$300,080
Target median salary
$147,470
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Community Health WorkersCareer Change96.3% skill match
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric and Community Health Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Community Health Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 83% lower.
Current median salary
$300,080
Target median salary
$51,850
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolCareer Change96.2% skill match
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric and Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 78% lower.
Current median salary
$300,080
Target median salary
$65,030
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
DermatologistsLateral Move0% skill match
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric and Dermatologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Dermatologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 10% higher.
Current median salary
$300,080
Target median salary
$328,730
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.