How much does an optician make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦68,080 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $552
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria 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 |
| 140. Gambia estimate | $860 |
| 141. Nigeria estimate | $552 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienist₦845,000
- Health records clerk₦931,100
- Community health worker₦952,600
- Therapy assistant₦730,500
- Medical assistant₦769,500
- Quality inspector₦1,051,400
- Paramedic₦1,074,600
- Health screener₦872,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦68,080 a month, ₦816,900 a year.
How much does an optician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦729,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦991,800.
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 Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $47,260 a year against $552 in Nigeria, 85.6 times more.
Who makes more, an optician or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: ₦845,000 a year against ₦816,900 for an optician, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate