How much does an optometrist make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵2,592 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,477
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana 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 |
| 113. Comoros estimate | $2,670 |
| 114. Ghana estimate | $2,477 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,475 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistGH₵37,810
- PharmacistGH₵34,450
- Public health inspectorGH₵32,050
- Physical therapistGH₵28,310
- DietitianGH₵28,010
- Speech therapistGH₵29,200
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedGH₵27,810
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵2,592 a month, GH₵31,100 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around GH₵24,460 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵36,390.
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 Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $2,477 in Ghana, 55.1 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: GH₵37,810 a year against GH₵31,100 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate