Optometrist Salary in Philippines
Optometrists examine eyes, diagnose vision problems, and prescribe corrective lenses. The Philippines median is $24,857 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$24,857
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,071
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$24,857
Quezon, NCR
Hourly (national)
$11.95
varies by city
Optometrist salary by city in Philippines
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quezon, NCR | $24,857 | $2,071 | 0% |
| Davao, PH | $24,857 | $2,071 | 0% |
| Caloocan, NCR | $24,857 | $2,071 | 0% |
| Taguig, NCR | $24,857 | $2,071 | 0% |
| Zamboanga, PH | $24,857 | $2,071 | 0% |
| Cebu, PH | $24,857 | $2,071 | 0% |
| Antipolo, PH | $24,857 | $2,071 | 0% |
| Pasig, NCR | $24,857 | $2,071 | 0% |
| Cagayan de Oro, PH | $24,857 | $2,071 | 0% |
| Valenzuela, NCR | $24,857 | $2,071 | 0% |
| Paranaque, NCR | $24,857 | $2,071 | 0% |
| Manila, NCR | $17,384 | $1,449 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a optometrist make in Philippines?
- The national median optometrist salary in Philippines is about ₱1,530,000 per year (₱127,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₱1,070,000 to ₱1,530,000.
- Which Philippines city pays optometrists the most?
- Quezon, NCR pays the most at about ₱1,530,000 per year.
- Which Philippines city pays optometrists the least?
- Among cities we cover, Manila, NCR is on the lower end at about ₱1,070,000 per year for a optometrist.
- What is the typical salary range for a optometrist in Philippines?
- Across Philippines cities we cover, optometrist pay commonly spans from about ₱759,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₱2,034,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Philippines cities have optometrist salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes optometrist pay for 12 cities in Philippines, all shown in PHP.
- Is optometrist in demand in Philippines?
- 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.