How much does an optician make in Jamaica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is JMD 26,380 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,854
- Compared with the median pay in Jamaica
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2014
Where Jamaica 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 |
| 95. Georgia estimate | $3,068 |
| 96. Jamaica estimate | $2,854 |
| 97. Tunisia estimate | $2,822 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistJMD 327,500
- Health records clerkJMD 360,800
- Community health workerJMD 369,200
- Therapy assistantJMD 283,100
- Medical assistantJMD 298,200
- Quality inspectorJMD 407,500
- ParamedicJMD 416,500
- Health screenerJMD 338,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make a month in Jamaica?
The median gross salary is JMD 26,380 a month, JMD 316,600 a year.
How much does an optician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around JMD 282,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than JMD 384,400.
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 Jamaica or in United States?
In United States: $47,260 a year against $2,854 in Jamaica, 16.6 times more.
Who makes more, an optician or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: JMD 327,500 a year against JMD 316,600 for an optician, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate