How much does an optician make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,435 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,327
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana 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 |
| 103. Senegal estimate | $2,433 |
| 104. Ghana estimate | $2,327 |
| 105. Indonesia estimate | $2,316 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistGH₵30,230
- Health records clerkGH₵33,310
- Community health workerGH₵34,080
- Therapy assistantGH₵26,130
- Medical assistantGH₵27,530
- Quality inspectorGH₵37,610
- ParamedicGH₵38,440
- Health screenerGH₵31,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,435 a month, GH₵29,220 a year.
How much does an optician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵26,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵35,480.
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 Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $47,260 a year against $2,327 in Ghana, 20.3 times more.
Who makes more, an optician or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: GH₵30,230 a year against GH₵29,220 for an optician, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate