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Optometrist Salary in Spain

The Spain median is $149,756 per year, with observed city pay up to Madrid at $106,919.

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Optometrist pay in Spain: Madrid leads, Barcelona trails

The Spain national median for a optometrist is 129.000 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 87.300 € in Barcelona to 92.100 € in Madrid (1.1×).

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

A modeled national band runs about 94.200 €–171.600 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +9% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Spanish city.

Madrid sits -29% vs the national median; Barcelona sits -32%. Relocating inside Spain for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Spain shows about 2.7% CPI in 2025. A optometrist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Pharmacist.

How to use Optometrist pay data in Spain

Start with the national median (129.000 €), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Spain hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 94.200 € (10th) → 129.000 € (median) → 171.600 € (90th). Madrid’s observed median is 92.100 €, with a local band about 65.100 €–130.000 €. If an offer is “at the Spain median” but the job is in Madrid, you may still be under local market.

National median
$149,756
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,538
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$106,919
Madrid, ES
Hourly (national)
$72.00
varies by city

Optometrist salary by city in Spain

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Madrid, ES$106,919
Barcelona, ES$101,347

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a optometrist make in Spain?
The national median is about 129.000 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 87.300 € to 92.100 €.
Which Spain city pays optometrists the most?
Madrid, ES leads observed metros at about 92.100 € per year (-29% vs national).
Which Spain city pays optometrists the least?
Among observed cities, Barcelona, ES is on the lower end at about 87.300 € per year.
How many Spain cities have optometrist salary data?
2 metros list observed optometrist percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is optometrist in demand in Spain?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +9% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Spanish industry mix.