How much does an optician make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 4,066 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,353
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Guatemala 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 |
| 62. Malaysia estimate | $6,526 |
| 63. Guatemala estimate | $6,353 |
| 64. Guyana estimate | $6,189 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistQ 50,470
- Health records clerkQ 55,610
- Community health workerQ 56,900
- Therapy assistantQ 43,630
- Medical assistantQ 45,960
- Quality inspectorQ 62,800
- ParamedicQ 64,190
- Health screenerQ 52,090
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 4,066 a month, Q 48,790 a year.
How much does an optician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 43,570 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 59,240.
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 Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $47,260 a year against $6,353 in Guatemala, 7.4 times more.
Who makes more, an optician or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: Q 50,470 a year against Q 48,790 for an optician, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate