How much does an optometrist make in the United Arab Emirates?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is AED 10,770 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $35,190
- Compared with the median pay in the United Arab Emirates
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2009
Where the United Arab Emirates 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 |
| 23. Italy estimate | $39,830 |
| 24. United Arab Emirates estimate | $35,190 |
| 25. South Korea estimate | $33,920 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistAED 157,100
- PharmacistAED 143,200
- Public health inspectorAED 133,200
- Physical therapistAED 117,600
- DietitianAED 116,400
- Speech therapistAED 121,300
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedAED 115,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in the United Arab Emirates?
The median gross salary is AED 10,770 a month, AED 129,200 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around AED 101,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than AED 151,200.
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 the United Arab Emirates or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $35,190 in the United Arab Emirates, 3.9 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: AED 157,100 a year against AED 129,200 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2009. How we calculate