How much does an optician make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,623,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,807
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia 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 |
| 82. Dominican Republic estimate | $4,810 |
| 83. Colombia estimate | $4,807 |
| 84. Vanuatu estimate | $4,553 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistCOP 20,154,500
- Health records clerkCOP 22,206,000
- Community health workerCOP 22,720,300
- Therapy assistantCOP 17,423,100
- Medical assistantCOP 18,351,700
- Quality inspectorCOP 25,076,300
- ParamedicCOP 25,629,700
- Health screenerCOP 20,799,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,623,600 a month, COP 19,483,300 a year.
How much does an optician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 17,397,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 23,653,500.
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 Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $47,260 a year against $4,807 in Colombia, 9.8 times more.
Who makes more, an optician or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: COP 20,154,500 a year against COP 19,483,300 for an optician, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate