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How much does an optometrist make in Chile?

CLP 13,732,100a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is CLP 1,144,300 a month. estimate

Equals
$14,550
Compared with the median pay in Chile
1.6 times
Data from
2024

Where Chile ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $United StatesSenegalNigeriaChile, rank 53

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What optometrists and ophthalmic opticians earn in Chile
Lowest 10%: CLP 10,797,400Median: CLP 13,732,100Highest 10%: CLP 16,065,400

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
52. Botswana estimate$14,740
53. Chile estimate$14,550
54. Palau estimate$14,330
144. Nigeria estimate$376
Compare optometrists and ophthalmic opticians in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an optometrist make a month in Chile?

The median gross salary is CLP 1,144,300 a month, CLP 13,732,100 a year.

How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CLP 10,797,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CLP 16,065,400.

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 Chile or in United States?

In United States: $136,600 a year against $14,550 in Chile, 9.4 times more.

Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?

A dentist: CLP 16,694,400 a year against CLP 13,732,100 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate