How much does an optometrist make in Moldova?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MDL 8,961 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,188
- Compared with the median pay in Moldova
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Moldova 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 |
| 86. Jamaica estimate | $6,258 |
| 87. Moldova estimate | $6,188 |
| 88. Tonga estimate | $6,046 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistMDL 130,700
- PharmacistMDL 119,100
- Public health inspectorMDL 110,800
- Physical therapistMDL 97,880
- DietitianMDL 96,830
- Speech therapistMDL 101,000
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedMDL 96,130
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Moldova?
The median gross salary is MDL 8,961 a month, MDL 107,500 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MDL 84,550 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MDL 125,800.
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 Moldova or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $6,188 in Moldova, 22.1 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: MDL 130,700 a year against MDL 107,500 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate