How much does an optometrist make in the Netherlands?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €4,438 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,364
- Equals
- $59,460
- Compared with the median pay in the Netherlands
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where the Netherlands 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 |
| 12. Australia | $60,490 |
| 13. Netherlands estimate | $59,460 |
| 14. Canada | $57,580 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Dentist€64,740
- Pharmacist€58,990
- Public health inspector€54,880
- Physical therapist€48,480
- Dietitian€47,960
- Speech therapist€50,000
- Health professionals not elsewhere classified€47,610
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in the Netherlands?
The median gross salary is €4,438 a month, €53,260 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €41,870 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €62,300.
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 the Netherlands or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $59,460 in the Netherlands, 2.3 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: €64,740 a year against €53,260 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate