How much does an optometrist make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 2,962 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,965
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Peru 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 |
| 62. Honduras estimate | $9,987 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $9,965 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $9,940 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistPEN 43,210
- PharmacistPEN 39,370
- Public health inspectorPEN 36,630
- Physical therapistPEN 32,360
- DietitianPEN 32,010
- Speech therapistPEN 33,370
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedPEN 31,780
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 2,962 a month, PEN 35,550 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 27,950 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 41,590.
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 Peru or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $9,965 in Peru, 13.7 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: PEN 43,210 a year against PEN 35,550 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate