How much does an optometrist make in South Korea?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₩3,650,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $33,920
- Compared with the median pay in South Korea
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where South Korea 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 |
| 24. United Arab Emirates estimate | $35,190 |
| 25. South Korea estimate | $33,920 |
| 26. Cyprus estimate | $33,820 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
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Professionals
- Dentist₩53,249,100
- Pharmacist₩48,516,400
- Public health inspector₩45,140,100
- Physical therapist₩39,870,200
- Dietitian₩39,442,400
- Speech therapist₩41,122,600
- Health professionals not elsewhere classified₩39,157,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in South Korea?
The median gross salary is ₩3,650,000 a month, ₩43,800,500 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₩34,439,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₩51,242,700.
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 South Korea or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $33,920 in South Korea, 4.0 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: ₩53,249,100 a year against ₩43,800,500 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate