How much does an optician make in Burkina Faso?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 63,360 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,307
- Compared with the median pay in Burkina Faso
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Burkina Faso ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $76,320 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,020 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $59,390 |
| 127. Pakistan estimate | $1,380 |
| 128. Burkina Faso estimate | $1,307 |
| 129. Afghanistan estimate | $1,268 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistF CFA 786,500
- Health records clerkF CFA 866,600
- Community health workerF CFA 886,700
- Therapy assistantF CFA 680,000
- Medical assistantF CFA 716,200
- Quality inspectorF CFA 978,600
- ParamedicF CFA 1,000,200
- Health screenerF CFA 811,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make a month in Burkina Faso?
The median gross salary is F CFA 63,360 a month, F CFA 760,400 a year.
How much does an optician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 679,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 923,100.
Which country pays an optician the most?
United States, with a median of $47,260 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an optician make more in Burkina Faso or in United States?
In United States: $47,260 a year against $1,307 in Burkina Faso, 36.2 times more.
Who makes more, an optician or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: F CFA 786,500 a year against F CFA 760,400 for an optician, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate