How much does a optometrist make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 820 000 kr in Norway; CHF 189'000 in Switzerland; $316,000 in Australia, and more.

Which country pays optometrists the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 820 000 kr per year ($301,859).

Which country pays optometrists the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,530,000 per year (local currency).

Is optometrist a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +9% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Optometrist Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+9%

projected growth

Optometrist pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Optometrist is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $301,859 (2 820 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $24,503 (₱1,530,000 local) — about 12.3×.

Optometrists examine eyes, diagnose vision problems, and prescribe corrective lenses. Common screening skills include Eye exams, Diagnosis, Optics, and Patient care.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +9% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $233,728. Related healthcare titles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Optometrist pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Eye exams, Diagnosis, Optics, Patient care, and Precision. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Optometrist list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 2 820 000 kr ($301,859). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway optometrist page before treating the rank as a plan.

Optometrist salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$142,000	$11,800
United Kingdom	$192,318	$15,981
Canada	$176,009	$14,643
Australia	$226,384	$18,841
Germany	$211,284	$17,646
France	$185,744	$15,440
Netherlands	$225,215	$18,807
Switzerland	$233,728	$19,539
Singapore	$219,385	$18,321
India	$31,407	$2,618
Japan	$138,371	$11,531
South Korea	$168,788	$14,066
Poland	$151,762	$12,656
Brazil	$63,135	$5,271
United Arab Emirates	$126,617	$10,565
Mexico	$74,672	$6,221
Ireland	$195,031	$16,253
Spain	$149,756	$12,538
Italy	$145,112	$12,073
Sweden	$197,272	$16,439
Norway	$301,859	$25,155
Denmark	$210,953	$17,574
Belgium	$225,215	$18,807
Austria	$186,905	$15,556
Portugal	$112,375	$9,403
Finland	$171,813	$14,279
China	$111,190	$9,263
Hong Kong	$151,809	$12,655
New Zealand	$144,984	$12,072
Indonesia	$26,901	$2,242
Philippines	$24,503	$2,042
Vietnam	$28,228	$2,352
Thailand	$55,784	$4,650
Malaysia	$86,909	$7,251
Israel	$177,622	$14,819
Saudi Arabia	$93,600	$7,813
Turkey	$65,872	$5,489
Argentina	$27,751	$2,313
Colombia	$53,500	$4,458
South Africa	$51,566	$4,300

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

Eye examsDiagnosisOpticsPatient carePrecision

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a optometrist make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 820 000 kr in Norway; CHF 189'000 in Switzerland; $316,000 in Australia, and more.
Which country pays optometrists the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 820 000 kr per year ($301,859).
Which country pays optometrists the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,530,000 per year (local currency).
Is optometrist a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +9% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do optometrists need?: Common skills include Eye exams, Diagnosis, Optics, Patient care, and Precision. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other healthcare jobs are similar?: Related roles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Physical Therapist. Compare pay on each job page.