How much does an optician make in the United Arab Emirates?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is AED 7,053 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $23,050
- Compared with the median pay in the United Arab Emirates
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2009
Where the United Arab Emirates 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 |
| 21. Slovenia estimate | $24,040 |
| 22. United Arab Emirates estimate | $23,050 |
| 23. Cyprus estimate | $22,880 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistAED 87,550
- Health records clerkAED 96,460
- Community health workerAED 98,700
- Therapy assistantAED 75,690
- Medical assistantAED 79,720
- Quality inspectorAED 108,900
- ParamedicAED 111,300
- Health screenerAED 90,350
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make a month in the United Arab Emirates?
The median gross salary is AED 7,053 a month, AED 84,640 a year.
How much does an optician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around AED 75,580 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than AED 102,800.
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 the United Arab Emirates or in United States?
In United States: $47,260 a year against $23,050 in the United Arab Emirates, 2.1 times more.
Who makes more, an optician or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: AED 87,550 a year against AED 84,640 for an optician, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2009. How we calculate