How much does an optician make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,093 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,107
- Equals
- $41,440
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany 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 |
| 12. Netherlands estimate | $41,790 |
| 13. Germany | $41,440 |
| 14. United Kingdom | $38,200 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienist€34,400
- Health records clerk€56,330
- Community health worker€55,850
- Therapy assistant€37,230
- Medical assistant€41,580
- Quality inspector€62,820
- Paramedic€53,360
- Health screener€39,070
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,093 a month, €37,120 a year.
How much does an optician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €27,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €50,420.
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 Germany or in United States?
In United States: $47,260 a year against $41,440 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, an optician or a dental hygienist?
An optician: €37,120 a year against €34,400 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate