How much does an optician make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,624 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,462
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Peru 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 |
| 71. Jordan estimate | $5,488 |
| 72. Peru estimate | $5,462 |
| 73. Djibouti estimate | $5,421 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistPEN 20,150
- Health records clerkPEN 22,210
- Community health workerPEN 22,720
- Therapy assistantPEN 17,420
- Medical assistantPEN 18,350
- Quality inspectorPEN 25,080
- ParamedicPEN 25,630
- Health screenerPEN 20,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,624 a month, PEN 19,480 a year.
How much does an optician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 17,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 23,650.
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 Peru or in United States?
In United States: $47,260 a year against $5,462 in Peru, 8.7 times more.
Who makes more, an optician or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: PEN 20,150 a year against PEN 19,480 for an optician, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate