How much does an optometrist make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 60,170 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,390
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka 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 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,475 |
| 116. Sri Lanka estimate | $2,390 |
| 117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,362 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistRs 877,800
- PharmacistRs 799,800
- Public health inspectorRs 744,100
- Physical therapistRs 657,200
- DietitianRs 650,200
- Speech therapistRs 677,900
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedRs 645,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 60,170 a month, Rs 722,000 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 567,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 844,700.
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 Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $2,390 in Sri Lanka, 57.1 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: Rs 877,800 a year against Rs 722,000 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate