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How much does an optometrist make in Saudi Arabia?

SAR 110,400a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is SAR 9,203 a month. estimate

Equals
$29,450
Compared with the median pay in Saudi Arabia
1.6 times
Data from
2022

Where Saudi Arabia ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $United StatesSenegalNigeriaSaudi Arabia, rank 30

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What optometrists and ophthalmic opticians earn in Saudi Arabia
Lowest 10%: SAR 86,830Median: SAR 110,400Highest 10%: SAR 129,200

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
29. Portugal estimate$31,680
30. Saudi Arabia estimate$29,450
31. Bahamas estimate$27,770
144. Nigeria estimate$376
Compare optometrists and ophthalmic opticians in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an optometrist make a month in Saudi Arabia?

The median gross salary is SAR 9,203 a month, SAR 110,400 a year.

How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around SAR 86,830 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than SAR 129,200.

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 Saudi Arabia or in United States?

In United States: $136,600 a year against $29,450 in Saudi Arabia, 4.6 times more.

Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?

A dentist: SAR 134,300 a year against SAR 110,400 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate