How much does an optician make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹16,240 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,235
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India 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 |
| 105. Indonesia estimate | $2,316 |
| 106. India estimate | $2,235 |
| 107. Nepal estimate | $2,187 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienist₹201,500
- Health records clerk₹222,100
- Community health worker₹227,200
- Therapy assistant₹174,200
- Medical assistant₹183,500
- Quality inspector₹250,800
- Paramedic₹256,300
- Health screener₹208,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹16,240 a month, ₹194,800 a year.
How much does an optician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹174,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹236,500.
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 India or in United States?
In United States: $47,260 a year against $2,235 in India, 21.1 times more.
Who makes more, an optician or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: ₹201,500 a year against ₹194,800 for an optician, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate