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Optometrist Salary in Japan

Optometrists examine eyes, diagnose vision problems, and prescribe corrective lenses. The Japan median is $136,583 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$136,583
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,382
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$136,583
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$65.66
varies by city

Optometrist salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$136,583
Sapporo, JP$136,583
Fukuoka, JP$136,583
Kawasaki, JP$136,583
Kobe, JP$136,583
Kyoto, JP$136,583
Saitama, JP$136,583
Hiroshima, JP$136,583
Sendai, JP$136,583
Tokyo, JP$103,348
Osaka, JP$83,086
Nagoya, JP$78,083

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a optometrist make in Japan?
The national median optometrist salary in Japan is about ￥22,110,000 per year (￥1,842,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥12,640,000 to ￥22,110,000.
Which Japan city pays optometrists the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥22,110,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays optometrists the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥12,640,000 per year for a optometrist.
What is the typical salary range for a optometrist in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, optometrist pay commonly spans from about ￥8,940,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥29,406,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have optometrist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes optometrist pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is optometrist in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.