How much does an optometrist make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦46,280 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $376
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria 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 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $975 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Dentist₦675,200
- Pharmacist₦615,200
- Public health inspector₦572,400
- Physical therapist₦505,600
- Dietitian₦500,100
- Speech therapist₦521,400
- Health professionals not elsewhere classified₦496,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦46,280 a month, ₦555,400 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦436,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦649,800.
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 Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $376 in Nigeria, 363.7 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: ₦675,200 a year against ₦555,400 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate