How much does an optometrist make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$13,650 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$12,000
- Equals
- $8,514
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico 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 |
| 73. Thailand estimate | $8,675 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $8,514 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $8,400 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistMX$199,100
- PharmacistMX$181,400
- Public health inspectorMX$168,800
- Physical therapistMX$149,100
- DietitianMX$147,500
- Speech therapistMX$153,800
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedMX$146,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$13,650 a month, MX$163,800 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$128,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$191,600.
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 Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $8,514 in Mexico, 16.0 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: MX$199,100 a year against MX$163,800 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate