How much does an optician make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$4,940 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,895
- Equals
- $42,140
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada 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 |
| 10. Qatar estimate | $42,180 |
| 11. Canada | $42,140 |
| 12. Netherlands estimate | $41,790 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistCA$86,110
- Health records clerkCA$63,460
- Community health workerCA$89,610
- Therapy assistantCA$32,870
- Quality inspectorCA$82,420
- ParamedicCA$79,040
- Health screenerCA$64,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$4,940 a month, CA$59,280 a year.
How much does an optician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$37,020 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$81,950.
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 Canada or in United States?
In United States: $47,260 a year against $42,140 in Canada, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, an optician or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: CA$86,110 a year against CA$59,280 for an optician, 1.5 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate