How much does an optometrist make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 1,296 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $15,550
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama 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 |
| 48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $15,700 |
| 49. Panama estimate | $15,550 |
| 50. Bulgaria estimate | $15,490 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistPAB 18,910
- PharmacistPAB 17,230
- Public health inspectorPAB 16,030
- Physical therapistPAB 14,160
- DietitianPAB 14,000
- Speech therapistPAB 14,600
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedPAB 13,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 1,296 a month, PAB 15,550 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 12,230 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 18,190.
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 Panama or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $15,550 in Panama, 8.8 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: PAB 18,910 a year against PAB 15,550 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate