How much does an optician make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 731 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,767
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama 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 |
| 51. Montenegro estimate | $9,009 |
| 52. Panama estimate | $8,767 |
| 53. Chile estimate | $8,239 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistPAB 9,070
- Health records clerkPAB 9,993
- Community health workerPAB 10,220
- Therapy assistantPAB 7,840
- Medical assistantPAB 8,258
- Quality inspectorPAB 11,280
- ParamedicPAB 11,530
- Health screenerPAB 9,360
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 731 a month, PAB 8,767 a year.
How much does an optician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 7,829 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 10,640.
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 Panama or in United States?
In United States: $47,260 a year against $8,767 in Panama, 5.4 times more.
Who makes more, an optician or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: PAB 9,070 a year against PAB 8,767 for an optician, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate