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How much does an optometrist make in Türkiye?

₺666,500a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₺55,540 a month. estimate

Equals
$16,890
Compared with the median pay in Türkiye
1.9 times
Data from
2025

Where Türkiye ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $United StatesSenegalNigeriaTürkiye, rank 46

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

What optometrists and ophthalmic opticians earn in Türkiye
Lowest 10%: ₺524,000Median: ₺666,500Highest 10%: ₺779,700

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
45. Poland estimate$18,420
46. Türkiye estimate$16,890
47. Uruguay estimate$16,570
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 Türkiye?

The median gross salary is ₺55,540 a month, ₺666,500 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₺524,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₺779,700.

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 Türkiye or in United States?

In United States: $136,600 a year against $16,890 in Türkiye, 8.1 times more.

Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?

A dentist: ₺810,300 a year against ₺666,500 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate