How much does an optometrist make in Portugal?
€28,380a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €2,365 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €1,740
- Equals
- $31,680
- Compared with the median pay in Portugal
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Portugal ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What optometrists and ophthalmic opticians earn in Portugal
Lowest 10%: €22,310Median: €28,380Highest 10%: €33,200
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 |
| 28. Malta estimate | $32,430 |
| 29. Portugal estimate | $31,680 |
| 30. Saudi Arabia estimate | $29,450 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Dentist€34,500
- Pharmacist€31,430
- Public health inspector€29,250
- Physical therapist€25,830
- Dietitian€25,550
- Speech therapist€26,640
- Health professionals not elsewhere classified€25,370
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Portugal?
The median gross salary is €2,365 a month, €28,380 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €22,310 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €33,200.
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 Portugal or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $31,680 in Portugal, 4.3 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: €34,500 a year against €28,380 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate