How much does an optometrist make in Ireland?
€54,570a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €4,547 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $60,930
- Compared with the median pay in Ireland
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Ireland ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What optometrists and ophthalmic opticians earn in Ireland
Lowest 10%: €42,910Median: €54,570Highest 10%: €63,840
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 |
| 10. Austria estimate | $61,770 |
| 11. Ireland estimate | $60,930 |
| 12. Australia | $60,490 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Dentist€66,340
- Pharmacist€60,450
- Public health inspector€56,240
- Physical therapist€49,670
- Dietitian€49,140
- Speech therapist€51,230
- Health professionals not elsewhere classified€48,790
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Ireland?
The median gross salary is €4,547 a month, €54,570 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €42,910 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €63,840.
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 Ireland or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $60,930 in Ireland, 2.2 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: €66,340 a year against €54,570 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate