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Optometrist Salary in Saudi Arabia

Optometrists examine eyes, diagnose vision problems, and prescribe corrective lenses. The Saudi Arabia median is $93,600 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$93,600
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,813
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$93,600
Makkah, SA
Hourly (national)
$45.00
varies by city

Optometrist salary by city in Saudi Arabia

CityPer year
Makkah, SA$93,600
Madinah, SA$93,600
Dammam, SA$93,600
Buraydah, SA$93,600
Tabuk, SA$93,600
Ha'il, SA$93,600
Najrān, SA$93,600
Abha, SA$93,600
Arar, SA$93,600
Sakakah, SA$93,600
Jizan, SA$93,600
Riyadh, SA$65,333

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a optometrist make in Saudi Arabia?
The national median optometrist salary in Saudi Arabia is about ‏351,000 ر.س.‏ per year (‏29,300 ر.س.‏ per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ‏245,000 ر.س.‏ to ‏351,000 ر.س.‏.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays optometrists the most?
Makkah, SA pays the most at about ‏351,000 ر.س.‏ per year.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays optometrists the least?
Among cities we cover, Riyadh, SA is on the lower end at about ‏245,000 ر.س.‏ per year for a optometrist.
What is the typical salary range for a optometrist in Saudi Arabia?
Across Saudi Arabia cities we cover, optometrist pay commonly spans from about ‏174,000 ر.س.‏ at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ‏466,800 ر.س.‏ for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Saudi Arabia cities have optometrist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes optometrist pay for 12 cities in Saudi Arabia, all shown in SAR.
Is optometrist in demand in Saudi Arabia?
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.