How much does an optometrist make in Samoa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is WST 1,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,584
- Compared with the median pay in Samoa
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Samoa 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 |
| 78. Fiji estimate | $7,722 |
| 79. Samoa estimate | $7,584 |
| 80. Albania estimate | $7,488 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistWST 24,790
- PharmacistWST 22,590
- Public health inspectorWST 21,020
- Physical therapistWST 18,560
- DietitianWST 18,370
- Speech therapistWST 19,150
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedWST 18,230
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Samoa?
The median gross salary is WST 1,700 a month, WST 20,390 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around WST 16,040 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than WST 23,860.
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 Samoa or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $7,584 in Samoa, 18.0 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: WST 24,790 a year against WST 20,390 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate