How much does an optometrist make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$4,628 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,942
- Equals
- $9,940
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 2.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $136,600 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $104,600 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $85,880 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $9,965 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $9,940 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $9,866 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistR$67,520
- PharmacistR$61,520
- Public health inspectorR$57,240
- Physical therapistR$50,560
- DietitianR$50,010
- Speech therapistR$52,140
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedR$49,650
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$4,628 a month, R$55,540 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$43,670 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$64,980.
Which country pays an optometrist the most?
United States, with a median of $136,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an optometrist make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $9,940 in Brazil, 13.7 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: R$67,520 a year against R$55,540 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate