How much does an optometrist make in Jamaica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is JMD 57,850 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,258
- Compared with the median pay in Jamaica
- 3.3 times
- Data from
- 2014
Where Jamaica 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 |
| 85. Mongolia estimate | $6,267 |
| 86. Jamaica estimate | $6,258 |
| 87. Moldova estimate | $6,188 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistJMD 844,000
- PharmacistJMD 769,000
- Public health inspectorJMD 715,500
- Physical therapistJMD 631,900
- DietitianJMD 625,200
- Speech therapistJMD 651,800
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedJMD 620,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Jamaica?
The median gross salary is JMD 57,850 a month, JMD 694,200 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around JMD 545,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than JMD 812,200.
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 Jamaica or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $6,258 in Jamaica, 21.8 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: JMD 844,000 a year against JMD 694,200 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate