How much does an optometrist make in Switzerland?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is CHF 7,845 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $104,600
- Compared with the median pay in Switzerland
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Switzerland 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 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistCHF 114,500
- PharmacistCHF 104,300
- Public health inspectorCHF 97,020
- Physical therapistCHF 85,690
- DietitianCHF 84,770
- Speech therapistCHF 88,390
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedCHF 84,160
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Switzerland?
The median gross salary is CHF 7,845 a month, CHF 94,140 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CHF 74,020 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CHF 110,100.
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 Switzerland or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $104,600 in Switzerland, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: CHF 114,500 a year against CHF 94,140 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate