Optometrist Salary by Country
Optometrists examine eyes, diagnose vision problems, and prescribe corrective lenses. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+9%
projected growth
Category
Healthcare
Optometrist salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $152,000 | $12,700 |
 United Kingdom | $190,096 | $15,797 |
 Canada | $172,253 | $14,331 |
 Australia | $219,295 | $18,251 |
 Germany | $207,575 | $17,336 |
 France | $182,484 | $15,169 |
 Netherlands | $221,262 | $18,476 |
 Switzerland | $233,538 | $19,523 |
 Singapore | $215,870 | $18,028 |
 India | $31,311 | $2,610 |
 Japan | $136,583 | $11,382 |
 South Korea | $153,857 | $12,821 |
 Poland | $148,856 | $12,413 |
 Brazil | $63,972 | $5,341 |
 United Arab Emirates | $126,617 | $10,565 |
 Mexico | $72,514 | $6,041 |
 Ireland | $191,608 | $15,967 |
 Spain | $147,128 | $12,318 |
 Italy | $142,565 | $11,861 |
 Sweden | $195,329 | $16,277 |
 Norway | $288,379 | $24,032 |
 Denmark | $207,915 | $17,321 |
 Belgium | $221,262 | $18,476 |
 Austria | $183,624 | $15,283 |
 Portugal | $110,403 | $9,238 |
 Finland | $168,798 | $14,028 |
 China | $110,473 | $9,204 |
 Hong Kong | $151,790 | $12,653 |
 New Zealand | $141,062 | $11,746 |
 Indonesia | $26,406 | $2,200 |
 Philippines | $24,857 | $2,071 |
 Vietnam | $28,033 | $2,336 |
 Thailand | $55,489 | $4,625 |
 Malaysia | $85,998 | $7,175 |
 Israel | $176,323 | $14,710 |
 Saudi Arabia | $93,600 | $7,813 |
 Turkey | $67,622 | $5,635 |
 Argentina | $28,097 | $2,341 |
 Colombia | $52,125 | $4,344 |
 South Africa | $50,817 | $4,238 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
Eye examsDiagnosisOpticsPatient carePrecision
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a optometrist make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 734.230.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 477.180.000 in Indonesia; ₩230,990,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays optometrists the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 734.230.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays optometrists the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 96 800 € per year (local currency).
- Is optometrist a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade.
- What skills do optometrists need?
- Common skills include Eye exams, Diagnosis, Optics, Patient care, Precision. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other healthcare jobs are similar?
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