How much does an optometrist make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 3,332,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,866
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 2.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia 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 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $9,940 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $9,866 |
| 66. Dominican Republic estimate | $9,707 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistCOP 48,615,100
- PharmacistCOP 44,294,300
- Public health inspectorCOP 41,211,800
- Physical therapistCOP 36,400,500
- DietitianCOP 36,010,000
- Speech therapistCOP 37,543,900
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedCOP 35,750,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 3,332,400 a month, COP 39,988,800 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 31,442,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 46,783,300.
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 Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $9,866 in Colombia, 13.8 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: COP 48,615,100 a year against COP 39,988,800 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate